Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8438

Strong's H8438 · Hebrew

תּוֹלָע

tôwlâʻ · /to-law'/

Number
H8438
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תּוֹלָע
Transliteration
tôwlâʻ
Pronunciation
to-law'
KJV occurrences
15 verses

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.

scarlet6×
worm5×
worms3×
crimson1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus4 verses
Numbers2 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah4 verses
Lamentations1 verse
Jonah1 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))