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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:7

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