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Strong's Greek · G4647

σκόλοψ

skólops

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

Derivationperhaps from the base of G4628 (σκέλος) and G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

KJV usagethorn

Occurrences1 in the KJV · 1 verses

σκόλοψ in Scripture

2 Corinthians 12:7 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.