Bible Dictionaries
Snail
Holman Bible Dictionary
Animal whose name apparently means, “moist one.” It illustrates the quick end to life (Psalm 58:8 ). Attempts to translate “miscarriage” instead of “snail” do not seem to be based on good linguistic evidence. KJV translated the unclean reptile of Leviticus 11:30 as “snail.” Other suggestions include “sand reptile” (NAS), “skink” (NIV), “sand lizard” (NRS), and “great lizard” (REB).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Snail'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/snail.html. 1991.