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What does the Bible say about Christ being a worm?

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The Bible, particularly in Psalm 22, presents Christ as a worm to illustrate His suffering and sacrificial role in redemption.

In Psalm 22, Jesus identifies Himself with the phrase 'I am a worm and no man,' which emphasizes His lowly state during His crucifixion. This metaphor reveals the idea of His suffering and the necessity of His sacrifice for the redemption of His people. The word for worm in Hebrew refers to a specific worm used to produce a brilliant red dye, symbolizing how Christ's blood would provide cleansing and redemption for sinners. Just as the worm must be crushed to extract the dye, Christ too was crushed for our transgressions, fulfilling the requirements of the covenant of grace.
Scripture References: Psalm 22:6, Exodus 25:3-4, Leviticus 14:4, Isaiah 53:10, Revelation 7:14, Isaiah 1:18

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I Am A Worm
Norm Wells · May 27, 2012
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