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G4657  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σκύβαλον
skybalon
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"dung, sweepings, refuse, rubbish, Phil. 3:8*"

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Definition and meaning

What does skybalon mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G4657
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

dung, sweepings, refuse, rubbish, Phil. 3:8*

In the original Greek the word is written: σκύβαλον

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with skybalon

These are the most notable occurrences of skybalon (G4657) across the King James Bible.

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,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about skybalon

What does skybalon mean in Greek?

Strong's G4657 (skybalon) is a Greek word that means: dung, sweepings, refuse, rubbish, Phil. 3:8* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does skybalon appear in the Bible?

The word skybalon (G4657) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4657?

Strong's G4657 is skybalon, a Greek word defined as: dung, sweepings, refuse, rubbish, Phil. 3:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is skybalon in the Old Testament or New Testament?

skybalon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.