Strong's G5146 · Greek
τρίβολος
tríbolos
Number
G5146
Language
Greek
Original word
τρίβολος
Transliteration
tríbolos
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
KJV: brier, thistle
Root / derivation: from G5140 (τρεῖς) and G956 (βέλος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τρίβολος across 2 verses.
briers1×
thistles1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5146 (tríbolos) mean?
properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
How many times does G5146 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5146 (τρίβολος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “briers.”
How is tríbolos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5146 is rendered as “briers” (1×), “thistles” (1×).
Where does the Greek word τρίβολος come from?
from G5140 (τρεῖς) and G956 (βέλος);