In the Bible, maggots are often associated with decay, corruption, and divine judgment. They are typically mentioned in contexts that emphasize the consequences of sin and the transient nature of earthly life. The imagery of maggots serves as a powerful symbol of the physical and spiritual decay that results from turning away from God.

One of the most notable references to maggots is found in the book of Job. Job, in his lamentation over his suffering and the frailty of human life, declares, "My flesh is clothed with worms and encrusted with dirt; my skin is cracked and festering" (Job 7:5). Here, maggots are depicted as a part of the physical affliction that Job endures, symbolizing the depth of his misery and the corruption of the human condition.

In the prophetic literature, maggots are used metaphorically to describe the fate of the wicked. Isaiah prophesies about the judgment that will befall the enemies of God, stating, "Their dead bodies will lie like refuse on the ground; their corpses will never be gathered or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground" (Isaiah 66:24). The presence of maggots in this imagery underscores the totality of divine judgment and the ultimate degradation of those who oppose God.

The New Testament also alludes to the concept of maggots in the context of eternal punishment. In Mark 9:48, Jesus speaks of hell, where "‘the worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched’" . This reference to undying worms serves as a stark warning of the perpetual torment and corruption that await those who reject the salvation offered through Christ.

Throughout Scripture, maggots are a vivid reminder of the consequences of sin and the reality of divine judgment. They illustrate the decay that sin brings into the world and the ultimate futility of life apart from God. The biblical portrayal of maggots calls believers to reflect on the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and redemption through Jesus Christ.1. (n.) The footless larva of any fly. See Larval.

2. (n.) A whim; an odd fancy.

4663. skolex -- a worm
... worm. Of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm -- worm. (skolex) --
1 Occurrence. 4662, 4663. skolex. 4664 . Strong's Numbers.
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4663.htm - 6k7415. rimmah -- a worm
... Definition: worm. Word Origin from an unused word Definition a worm NASB Word
Usage maggot (1), maggots (1), worm (3), worms (2). worm. From ...
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8438. tola -- worm, scarlet stuff
... And (feminine) towleoah {to-lay-aw'}; or towla ath {to-lah'-ath}; or tolaiath
{to-lah'-ath}; from yala'; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ...
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The Life of Mr. William Vetch.
... The doubling of the dream he took for a clear call to go home, and telling the dream
to Mr. Ogle, (who called it a maggot) he excused himself the best way he ...
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La Brea
... Brown ant-like creatures, white maggot-like creatures, of several shapes and sizes,
were hurrying up and down, as busy as human beings in Cheapside. ...
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Maggot (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A whim; an odd fancy. Multi-Version Concordance Maggot (2 Occurrences).
Job 25:6 How much less man, that is a worm! And the son of man, that is a worm! ...
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Wolf (4 Occurrences)
... from the door. 4. (n.) A white worm, or maggot, which infests granaries.
5. (n.) An eating ulcer or sore. Cf. Lupus. 6. (n.) The ...
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Maggots (3 Occurrences)

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Mages (5 Occurrences)

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Bones (98 Occurrences)
... and confusion, or is equivalent to "envy," "jealousy." The translation of the
Septuagint in these passages by skolex, "worm," and ses, "maggot," "moth," is ...
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Bone (35 Occurrences)
... and confusion, or is equivalent to "envy," "jealousy." The translation of the
Septuagint in these passages by skolex, "worm," and ses, "maggot," "moth," is ...
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Lyres (21 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 14:11 thy pomp is brought down to Sheol, the noise of thy lyres:
the maggot is spread under thee, And worms cover thee. (DBY). ...
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