Strong’s definition
to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound
KJV gloss list in the source
breed (bring forth, increase) abundantly (in abundance), creep, move.
Source pronunciation notation: shaw-rats'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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