σκόλοψ
skolopsNoun (Masculine)G4647
thorn
From: perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
Short Definition
withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)
Full Lexicon Entry
anything pointed, esp.
1.in cl., a stake
2.In Hellenistic vernacular, a thorn
LXX Usage: (שֵׂךְ), (8) (סִיר), (סִלּוֹן), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 12:7
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