KJV dictionary & concordance

worm

Meaning of “worm”

Sense 1: A small creeping creature, larva, grub, caterpillar, maggot, or similar animal. Sense 2: By figure, a despised or abased being.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

14 occurrences13 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 16:24

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KJV PCE

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Psalms 22:6 · retained source text

But I am a worme, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

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Historical English dictionary sources

In common use, a small creeping creature, larva, grub, caterpillar, maggot, or similar animal; figuratively, a despised or abased being.

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