Strong's Lexicon tsen: Thorn Original Word: צֵן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be sharp or pointed. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G173: ἄκανθα (akantha) - thorn - G4647: σκόλοψ (skolops) - a thorn, a sharp stake Usage: The Hebrew word "tsen" refers to a thorn, a sharp-pointed object often found on plants. In the biblical context, thorns are frequently used metaphorically to represent obstacles, difficulties, or sources of suffering. They can symbolize the consequences of sin or the challenges faced by the people of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns were a common part of the landscape, often found in the wilderness and uncultivated areas. They were considered a nuisance to farmers and shepherds, as they could damage crops and harm livestock. Thorns are mentioned in the Bible as part of the curse on the ground after the Fall (Genesis 3:18), symbolizing the toil and hardship that humanity would face as a result of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a thorn, barb NASB Translation thorns (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צֵן] noun [masculine] thorn? barb?; — pluralצִנִּים Proverbs 22:5 (+ מַּחִים); וְאֶלמִֿצִּנִּים Job 5:5 from (behind) thorns (a protecting thorn hedge, so Di), but very dubious; CheJQ July, 1897, 576 strike out as doublet of צַמִּים; BevJPhil. xxvi. 305 proposes וְאִנָם צִנִּים [and as to their wealth, barbs (? barbed spears) takeit]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thorn From an unused root meaning to be prickly; a thorn; hence, a cactus-hedge -- thorn. Forms and Transliterations מִצִּנִּ֥ים מצנים צִנִּ֣ים צנים miṣ·ṣin·nîm miṣṣinnîm mitztzinNim ṣin·nîm ṣinnîm tzinNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 5:5 HEB: יֹאכֵ֗ל וְאֶֽל־ מִצִּנִּ֥ים יִקָּחֵ֑הוּ וְשָׁאַ֖ף NAS: And take it to a [place of] thorns, And the schemer KJV: it even out of the thorns, and the robber INT: devour out thorns and take is eager Proverbs 22:5 2 Occurrences |
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