Strong's Greek Concordance

G4657: σκύβαλον

skýbalon · “garbage”

Definition

what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure)

KJV translates it as: dung

Word origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 (εἰς) and G2965 (κύων) and G906 (βάλλω);

Extended definition

σκύβαλον, -ου, τό
[in LXX: Sir.27:4 * ;]
refuse, esp. dung (see MM, ii, iii, xxiii): Php.3:8.†
(AS)

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How G4657 is translated

  • rubbish ×1

Bible verses with G4657 (skýbalon)

Skýbalon appears in 1 verse.

  • 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,