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ἄκανθα G173
G173 is the Greek word ἄκανθα, transliterated ákantha. The King James Version most often renders it thorns.
What it means
a thorn.
Where it comes from
probably from the same as G188 (ἀκμήν).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: thorn.
Verses using ἄκανθα
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:16 · KJV
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 13:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Matthew 13:22 · KJV
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Matthew 27:29 · KJV
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Mark 4:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Mark 4:18 · KJV
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Luke 6:44 · KJV
For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
Luke 8:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
Luke 8:14 · KJV
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
John 19:2 · KJV
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
Hebrews 6:8 · KJV
But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Common questions
What does Strong's G173 mean?
G173 is the Greek word ἄκανθα (ákantha), meaning a thorn.
How is G173 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it thorns (14 times).
How many times does G173 appear in the Bible?
ἄκανθα (ákantha) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G173 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the same as G188 (ἀκμήν).
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