Strong's H8438 · Hebrew
תּוֹלָע
tôwlâʻ · /to-law'/
Definition
the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith
KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm.
Root / derivation: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from H3216 (יָלַע); a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144 (שָׁנִי))
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תּוֹלָע across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus4 verses
Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.
Exodus 25:4And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, fine: or, silk
Exodus 26:36And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.
Exodus 39:2And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
Numbers2 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Isaiah4 verses
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah 14:11Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.
Isaiah 41:14Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. men: or, few men
Isaiah 66:24And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.
Lamentations1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8438 (tôwlâʻ) mean?
the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith
How many times does H8438 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8438 (תּוֹלָע) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “scarlet.”
How is tôwlâʻ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8438 is rendered as “scarlet” (6×), “worm” (5×), “worms” (3×), “crimson” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תּוֹלָע come from?
and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from H3216 (יָלַע); a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144 (שָׁנִי))