Strongs Number: H3218
- Hebrew Word
- יֶלֶק
- Transliteration
- yeleq
- Phonetic
- yeh'-lek
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a devourer; specifically the young locust
- BDB Definition
-
1. young locust (early stage of development)
a. caterpillar (as devouring)
- Origin
- From an unused root meaning to lick up
- Bible Usage
- {cankerworm} caterpillar.