Lexical Definition
רִמָּה rimmâh (rim-maw') worm H:N-F
from רָמַם in the sense of breading (compare רוּם)
worm.
- a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively
1) maggot, worm (as cause and sign of decay)
See Greek: σκώληξ
Usage: 7 forms in 7 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רִמָּה noun feminine worm (cause and sign of decay); — absolute ׳ר Exod 16:24 (P), Isa 14:11 (|| תּוֺלֵעָה), Job 7:5; Job 17:14; Job 21:26; Job 24:20 all indicate corruption, feeding on dead, etc.; hyperb. of insignificant man Job 25:6 (|| תּוֺלֵעָה).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 16:24 |
| Job | 7:5 · 17:14 · 21:26 · 24:20 · 25:6 |
| Isaiah | 14:11 |