Strong’s G4657 · Greek
σκύβαλον
skýbalon
Definition
what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure)
Etymology
neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 (εἰς) and G2965 (κύων) and G906 (βάλλω);
Where the KJV renders it
- dung
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