Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκύβαλον”
Understanding skýbalon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed derivative of εἰς and κύων and βάλλω dung. - what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure)
G4657
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκύβαλον
Phoneticskoo'-bal-on
Transliterationskýbalon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed derivative of εἰς and κύων and βάλλω dung. - what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 3:8 | “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” Word: σκύβαλον (skýbalon) |