1175 Scarlet Worm

In 1175 Scarlet Worm, Carmen Tornambe shares that in Psalm 22:6, a prophecy about Jesus Christ, the word translated "worm" is the Hebrew word tôwlāʿ. This is the female of the species of worm called coccus ilicis. The worm sacrifices herself on a tree; not leaving that tree; but covers and protects her soon-to-be newborns. What is special about this worm is that she provides the ancient red dye used in the temple and by royalty. The worm also has a connection to sin. Carmen shows us how that understanding this information opens up a number of scripture as we see the comparison between Jesus Christ and the lowly worm.