Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G1669
to cause to ulcerate, i.e. (passively) be ulcerous
KJV usage: :--full of sores.
Etymology: from ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
pass. to be afflicted with ulcers, Lk. 16:20*
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