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G4657 · σκύβαλον

skýbalon

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

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

KJV gloss list in the source

dung

Derivation recorded by Strong

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

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