ΣΚΩΡΙΑ, σκωρια
SKŌRIA, skōria
Sounds Like: sko-REE-ah
Translations: dross, refuse, scum, rubbish
From the root: ΣΚΩΡΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the dross or refuse that is separated from metals during the smelting process. Metaphorically, it can refer to anything worthless or impure, like moral impurities or worthless people. It is typically used in a singular form but can refer to a collection of such material.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4657 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΣΚΩΡΙΑΝ — dross, scum, refuse, rubbish, a dross
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