Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רִמָּה”
Understanding rimmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
worm. - a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively 1) maggot, worm (as cause and sign of decay)
H7415
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רִמָּה
Phoneticrim-maw'
Transliterationrimmâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
worm. - a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively 1) maggot, worm (as cause and sign of decay)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 16:24 | “And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.” Word: רִמָּה (rimmâh) | |
| Job 21:26 | “They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.” Word: רִמָּה (rimmâh) | |
| Isaiah 14:11 | “Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.” Word: רִמָּה (rimmâh) |
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