Thorn plant, thistle, brier

G173
Greek
UBS
ἄκανθα
ákanthaak'-an-thah
Noun Feminine

Definition

any kind of plant with sharp projections on its stem and/or branches; regarded as useless; symbol of hardship

Semantic Domains

Plants

Etymology

probably from the same as G188 (ἀκμήν);

KJV Translations

thorn

Occurrences11
Frequency Rank#1007

Verse Usage

This word appears 11 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.