Strong's Lexicon qimmashon: Thistle, Thorn Original Word: קִמָּשׁוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root קָמַשׁ (qamash), which means "to shrivel" or "to dry up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for thorns or thistles is ἀκάνθινος (akanthinos), Strong's Greek #173. Usage: The term "qimmashon" refers to a type of thorny plant or thistle. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe desolation, barrenness, or the consequences of sin and disobedience. Thorns and thistles are frequently mentioned in the Bible as symbols of the curse upon the ground following the Fall of Man (Genesis 3:18). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns and thistles were common in the arid and semi-arid regions. They were often seen as nuisances to farmers and shepherds, as they could damage crops and harm livestock. The presence of thorns in a field was a sign of neglect or poor land management. In a spiritual sense, thorns represented the obstacles and challenges that arise from living in a fallen world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as qimmos, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thorn From the same as qimmowsh; a prickly plant -- thorn. see HEBREW qimmowsh Forms and Transliterations חֲרֻלִּ֑ים חרלים charulLim ḥă·rul·lîm ḥărullîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 24:31 HEB: כָּסּ֣וּ פָנָ֣יו חֲרֻלִּ֑ים וְגֶ֖דֶר אֲבָנָ֣יו KJV: And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, [and] nettles INT: was covered surface thorns wall stone 1 Occurrence |
|
