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However, the concept of grubs, which are the larval stage of certain insects, can be related to biblical themes of decay, transformation, and the natural order established by God.<br><br><b>Biblical Context and Symbolism</b><br><br>1. <b>Decay and Corruption</b>: Grubs, as larvae, often feed on decaying matter, which can symbolize the corruption and decay of the world due to sin. In the Bible, decay is frequently used as a metaphor for the consequences of sin and the transient nature of earthly life. For instance, in <a href="/job/25-6.htm">Job 25:6</a> , it is written, "how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!" This verse highlights the humble and lowly state of humanity in comparison to the majesty of God.<br><br>2. <b>Transformation and Renewal</b>: The life cycle of a grub, which eventually transforms into an adult insect, can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual transformation and renewal. The Bible speaks of transformation in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> : "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation is akin to the metamorphosis from a grub to a mature insect, symbolizing the believer's journey from sin to redemption.<br><br>3. <b>Natural Order and Provision</b>: Grubs play a role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter, which aligns with the biblical theme of God's provision and the natural order. In <a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a> , it is stated, "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." This includes the intricate balance of nature, where even the smallest creatures have a purpose in God's creation.<br><br>4. <b>Judgment and Consequences</b>: In some instances, the presence of grubs or worms is associated with judgment or consequences for disobedience. For example, in <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Acts 12:23</a> , Herod is struck down by an angel of the Lord, and "he was eaten by worms and died." This serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of pride and failing to honor God.<br><br><b>Practical Lessons</b><br><br>The imagery of grubs in the Bible, though indirect, offers several practical lessons for believers. It serves as a reminder of the humility required before God, the potential for spiritual transformation, and the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty over creation. Additionally, it underscores the reality of judgment and the need for repentance and obedience to God's will.<br><br>In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention grubs, the themes associated with them are woven throughout scripture, offering rich insights into the human condition, the process of spiritual growth, and the divine order established by God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in digging.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To drudge; to do menial work.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by up; as, to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To supply with food.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The larva of an insect, especially of a beetle; -- called also grubworm.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) A short, thick man; a dwarf.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) Victuals; food.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4663.htm"><span class="l">4663. skolex -- a worm</span></a> <br><b>...</b> worm. Of uncertain derivation; a <b>grub</b>, maggot or earth-worm -- worm. (skolex) --<br> 1 Occurrence. 4662, 4663. skolex. 4664 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4663.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5580.htm"><span class="l">5580. sas -- a moth</span></a><br><b>...</b> a moth. Transliteration: sas Phonetic Spelling: (sawce) Short Definition: <b>grub</b>.<br> Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a moth NASB Word Usage <b>grub</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5580.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5823.htm"><span class="l">5823. azaq -- to dig about</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to dig about NASB Word Usage dug it all around (1). fence about.<br> A primitive root; to <b>grub</b> over -- fence about. 5822, 5823. azaq. 5824 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5823.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8438.htm"><span class="l">8438. tola -- worm, scarlet stuff</span></a><br><b>...</b> ath {to-lah'-ath}; or tolaiath {to-lah'-ath}; from yala'; a maggot (as voracious);<br> specifically (often with ellipsis of shaniy) the crimson-<b>grub</b>, but used only <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8438.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/smith/the_god_of_all_comfort/chapter_6_jehovah.htm"><span class="l">Jehovah</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>grub</b> of the dragonfly, that lives at the bottom of the pond, may be a finely<br> developed and vigorous <b>grub</b>; but, when it becomes a dragonfly, the powers of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 6 jehovah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/andromeda_and_other_poems/christmas_day.htm"><span class="l">Christmas Day</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The heath eats up green grass and delicate flowers, The pine eats up the heath,<br> the <b>grub</b> the pine, The finch the <b>grub</b>, the hawk the silly finch; And man, the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/christmas day.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/the_training_of_a_public_speaker/composition_and_style.htm"><span class="l">Composition and Style</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Why do we restrain the luxuriance of our vines? Why do we dig about them? Why do<br> we <b>grub</b> up the bramble-bushes in our fields? Yet the earth produces them. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/composition and style.htm</font><p><a href="/library/corelli/the_master-christian/xxiii_meanwhile_the_marquis_fontenelle.htm"><span class="l">Meanwhile, the Marquis Fontenelle had Been Nearly a Fortnight in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Rome. Italian society makes very short work of spurious art, and closes<br> its doors ruthlessly against mere English "<b>Grub</b> Street". <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxiii meanwhile the marquis fontenelle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_prayer/that_more_might_be_given.htm"><span class="l">That More Might be Given and Gotten.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The people have no ideals. They <b>grub</b> in the earth content. There is a deep,<br> hidden-away current of good. But it needs leadership to bring it to the surface. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/that more might be given.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/rhoda.htm"><span class="l">Rhoda</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 'Raw haste' is 'half-sister to delay.' Settlers in forest lands have found that<br> it is endless work to <b>grub</b> up the trees, or even to fell them. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/rhoda.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cable/the_fulfilment_of_a_dream_of_pastor_hsis/chapter_xxiv_the_treasure_house.htm"><span class="l">The Treasure House</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Court unseen push open my door, and show me with great delight and most disconcerting<br> self-assurance some treasure she has found"a <b>grub</b>, or maybe some one <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xxiv the treasure house.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_sermons_and_addresses_at_the_seabury_centenary/rev_mr_harts_address.htm"><span class="l">Rev. Mr. Hart's Address.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to convictions and his successful efforts to promote peace, by which he brought<br> about the unity of the Church in this land; and one by Professor <b>Grub</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the sermons and addresses at the seabury centenary/rev mr harts address.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacon/the_hymns_of_martin_luther/v_ein_neues_lied_wir.htm"><span class="l">Ein Neues Lied Wir Heben An. By Help of God I Fain Would Tell.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 10. Die Aschen will nicht lassen ab, Sie staeubt in allen Landen; Hie hilft kein<br> Bach, Loch, <b>Grub</b>' noch Grab, Sie macht den Feind zu Schanden. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/v ein neues lied wir.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/historical_lectures_and_essays/ancient_civilisation_5_6.htm"><span class="l">Ancient Civilisation {5} {6}</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The heath eats up green grass and delicate herbs; The pines eat up the heath; the<br> <b>grub</b> the pine; The finch the <b>grub</b>; the hawk the silly finch; And man, the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/ancient civilisation 5 6.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/grub.htm"><span class="l"><b>Grub</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by<br> up; as, to <b>grub</b> up trees, rushes, or sedge. <b>...</b><b>Grub</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grub.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/colour.htm"><span class="l">Colour (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Isaiah 1:18 a Hebrew word is used which denotes the worm or <b>grub</b> whence this<br> dye was procured. <b>...</b> The dye was procured from the female <b>grub</b> alone. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/colour.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grudge.htm"><span class="l">Grudge (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grudge.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/growths.htm"><span class="l">Growths (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/growths.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/caterpillar.htm"><span class="l">Caterpillar (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 38. It may have been a species of locust, or the name of one of the<br> transformations through which the locust passes, locust-<b>grub</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/caterpillar.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/worm-will-not-die.html">What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/grub.htm">Grub: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Grub (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/25-6.htm">Job 25:6</a></span><br />How much less man -- a <span class="boldtext">grub</span>, And the son of man -- a worm!<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/51-8.htm">Isaiah 51:8</a></span><br />For like a coat they will be food for the insect, the worm will make a meal of them like wool: but my righteousness will be for ever, and my salvation to all generations.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/grub.htm">Grub</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vengeance.htm">Vengeance (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/grudging.htm">Grudging (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/grub.htm">Grub (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/foe.htm">Foe (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revenge.htm">Revenge (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/refuge.htm">Refuge (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begrudge.htm">Begrudge (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/avenge.htm">Avenge (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spite.htm">Spite (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stares.htm">Stares (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/standeth.htm">Standeth (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cherish.htm">Cherish (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revile.htm">Revile (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enmity.htm">Enmity (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/condemned.htm">Condemned (49 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reconcile.htm">Reconcile (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/neighbour.htm">Neighbour (139 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oppression.htm">Oppression (67 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor (123 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/noise.htm">Noise (126 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lest.htm">Lest (282 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/suffering.htm">Suffering (104 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enemy.htm">Enemy (134 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (1052 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cities.htm">Cities (427 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/growths.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Growths"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Growths" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/grudge.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Grudge"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Grudge" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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