ἄκανθα
akanthaNoun (Feminine)G0173
a thorn
From: probably from the same as G188 (ἀκμήν);
Short Definition
a thorn
Full Lexicon Entry
a prickly plant, thorn, brier; in NT always pl.: , (see MM, VGT, ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for קוֹץ, also for סִיר, שַׁיִת, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
4
Luke
3
Mark
2
Hebrews
1
John
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 6:8
- Luke 6:44
- Luke 8:14
- Matthew 13:22
- Matthew 7:16
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