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Lexicon :: Strong's G173 - akantha

Aa
ἄκανθα
Transliteration
akantha (Key)
Pronunciation
ak'-an-thah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from the same as ἀκμήν (G188)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἄκανθα ákantha, ak'-an-thah; probably from the same as G188; a thorn:—thorn.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G173 in the following manner: thorns (14x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x
The KJV translates Strong's G173 in the following manner: thorns (14x).

  1. thorn, bramble

  2. bush, brier, a thorny plant

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἄκανθα ákantha, ak'-an-thah; probably from the same as G188; a thorn:—thorn.
STRONGS G173:
ἄκανθα, -ης, ἡ, (ἀκή a point [but see in ἀκμή)];
a. a thorn bramble-bush, brier: Matthew 7:16; Luke 6:44; Hebrews 6:8; εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας i. e. among the seeds of thorns, Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:7 [L margin: ἐπί], 18 [Tdf. ἐπί]; Luke 8:14 (Luke 8:7 ἐν μέσῳ τῶν ἀκανθῶν); ἐπὶ τὰς ἀκ., i. e. upon ground in which seeds of thorns were lying hidden, Matthew 13:7.
b. a thorny plant: στέφανον ἐξ ἀκανθῶν, Matthew 27:29; John 19:2 — for bare thorns might have caused delirium or even death; what species of plant is referred to, is not clear. Some boldly read ἀκάνθων, from ἄκανθος, acanthus, bear's foot; but the meaning of ἄκανθα is somewhat comprehensive even in secular writings cf. the classical Greek Lexicons under the word.
[On the "Crown of thorns" see BB. DD. under the word, and for references McClintock and Strong's Cyclopaedia.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
7:16; 13:7; 13:22; 27:29
Mark
4:7; 4:18
Luke
6:44; 8:7; 8:14
John
19:2
Hebrews
6:8

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G173 matches the Greek ἄκανθα (akantha),
which occurs 14 times in 11 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:16 - By their fruits you will get knowledge of them. Do men get grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:7 - And some seeds went among thorns, and the thorns came up and they had no room for growth:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:22 - And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:29

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:29 - And they made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and put a rod in his right hand, and they went down on their knees before him, and made sport of him, saying, Long life to the King of the Jews.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:7 - And some went among the thorns, and the thorns came up, and it had no room for growth and gave no fruit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:18 - And others are those planted among the thorns; these are they who have given ear to the word,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:44

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:44 - For every tree is judged by its fruit. Men do not get figs from thorns, or grapes from blackberry plants.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:7 - And some went among thorns, and the thorns came up with it and it had no room for growth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:14 - And those which went among thorns are those who have given hearing, and go on their way, but they are overcome by cares and wealth and the pleasures of life, and they give no fruit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:2 - And the men of the army made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:8 - But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.
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