Strong's H6975 · Hebrew
קוֹץ
qôwts · /kotse/
Definition
a thorn
KJV: thorn.
Root / derivation: or קֹץ; from H6972 (קוּץ) (in the sense of pricking);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קוֹץ across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges2 verses
And Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers. tear: Heb. thresh
Judges 8:16And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth. taught: Heb. made to know
2 Samuel1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
Jeremiah 12:13They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD. they shall: or, ye shall
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6975 (qôwts) mean?
a thorn
How many times does H6975 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6975 (קוֹץ) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thorns.”
How is qôwts translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6975 is rendered as “thorns” (9×), “thorn” (2×), “also” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קוֹץ come from?
or קֹץ; from H6972 (קוּץ) (in the sense of pricking);