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τρίβολος

tribolosthistleHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

τρίβολος, -ου, ὁ

[in LXX: Genesis 3:18, Hosea 10:8 (דַּרְדַּר), 2 Samuel 12:31 (חָרִיץ), Proverbs 22:5 (צֵן)* ;]

a thistle: Matthew 7:16, Hebrews 6:8.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 7:16τριβόλων · thistles
    By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
  2. Hebrews 6:8τριβόλους · thistles
    But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.