Home›Strong's concordance›G4647

σκόλοψ G4647

G4647 is the Greek word σκόλοψ, transliterated skólops. The King James Version most often renders it thorn.

Word: σκόλοψTransliteration: skólopsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability).

Where it comes from

perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

thorn 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: thorn.

Verses using σκόλοψ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 12:7 · KJV

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4647 mean?

G4647 is the Greek word σκόλοψ (skólops), meaning withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability).

How is G4647 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it thorn (1 time).

How many times does G4647 appear in the Bible?

σκόλοψ (skólops) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4647 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).

Nearby entries

G4644 · σκληροτράχηλος — hardnaped, i.e. (figuratively) obstinate G4645 · σκληρύνω — to indurate, i.e. (figuratively) render stubborn G4646 · σκολιός — warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse G4648 · σκοπέω — to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard G4649 · σκοπός — perhaps akin to G4626 (σκάπτω) through the…G4650 · σκορπίζω — to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to…

Strong's concordance →