σκόλοψ (skólops) — Thorn

Greek word study: σκόλοψ (skólops), Strong's G4647. withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)

GreekStrong's G4647
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Greek word
σκόλοψ (skólops)

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withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)

Word study
Derivation: perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

KJV translation words: thorn

Where this word appears

Strong's G4647 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Corinthians 12:7.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a thorn ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σκόλοψ ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4628 σκέλος (skélos), G3700 ὀπτάνομαι (optánomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skólops (G4647) mean?

Withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability).

How is G4647 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4647 as: thorn.

How often does σκόλοψ (skólops) appear?

Strong's G4647 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Corinthians 12:7.