H3218Hebrewyyeleq
יֶלֶק
cankerworm, caterpillar.
9
Total Occurrences
4
Books
9
Old Testament
0
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1young locust (early stage of development)
- 2caterpillar (as devouring)
Etymology & Derivation
from an unused root meaning to lick up;
Scholarly Notes
Transliteration: yeleq; Pronunciation: yeh'-lek