Strong's G4647 · Greek
σκόλοψ
skólops
Number
G4647
Language
Greek
Original word
σκόλοψ
Transliteration
skólops
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)
KJV: thorn
Root / derivation: perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκόλοψ across 1 verse.
thorn1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4647 (skólops) mean?
withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)
How many times does G4647 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4647 (σκόλοψ) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “thorn.”
How is skólops translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4647 is rendered as “thorn” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σκόλοψ come from?
perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);