Definition
ἀκάνθινος, -ον
(ἄκανθα), [in LXX: Isaiah 34:13 (סיר) * ;]
1. of thorns: Mark 15:17, John 19:5.
2. of acantha-wood (Hdt.; π. ap. MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Mark 15:17ἀκάνθινον · of thornsThey dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head.
- John 19:5ἀκάνθινον · of thornsWhen Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”