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Strong's G4657 σκύβαλον (skybalon)

Skybalon means “dung” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4657 — miphlas (“balancing”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4657
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G4657 Quick Answer

Strong's G4657 σκύβαλον (skubalon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. skubalon (skoo'-bal-on) n. 1. what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure) [neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include dung. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
skubalon (skoo'-bal-on) n. 1. what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure) [neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
dung

Meaning and Definition

skubalon (skoo'-bal-on) n. 1. what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure) [neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906] KJV: dung Root(s): G1519, G2965, G906

Original Word
σκύβαλον
Transliteration
skubalon
Derivation
Root: κύων R1: 1519 R2: 2965
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4657. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G4657 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render skubalon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

dung Philippians 3:8

How Strong's G4657 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4657 (σκύβαλον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4657 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4657 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Philippians 3:8 KJV

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,

Strong's G4657 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 27:4 Septuagint / Brenton

As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; So the filth of man in his talk.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4657.

Philippians 3:8 New Testament, KJV
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,
Wisdom of Sirach 27:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; So the filth of man in his talk.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4657, grouped by book.

Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 3:8
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 27:4

Strong's G4657 FAQ

What does skybalon (σκύβαλον) mean?

Skybalon (Strong's G4657) is a Greek word most simply glossed "dung". skubalon (skoo'-bal-on) n. 1. what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure) [neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906]

How many times is skybalon (σκύβαλον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4657 across 2 books.

Where can I study skybalon (σκύβαλον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4657 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate skybalon (σκύβαλον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as dung. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4657 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4657, with linked reader references where each row is available.