Strong’s H5936
עֲלוּקָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
`aluwqah
Pronunciation
ah-loo-KAH
Definition
Leech
Meaning
the leech
Usage
The term "aluqah" refers to a leech, a blood-sucking worm known for its insatiable appetite. In the biblical context, it is used metaphorically to describe greed and insatiable desire. The leech is depicted as a creature that is never satisfied, symbolizing the human tendency towards endless craving and consumption.
Bible references
Proverbs 30:15