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The meaning of ἀκάνθινος

Understanding akánthinos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of thorns. - thorny

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ἀκάνθινος

Phoneticak-an'-thee-nos
Transliterationakánthinos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of thorns. - thorny

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 15:17

And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

Word: ἀκάνθινος (akánthinos)
John 19:5

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

Word: ἀκάνθινος (akánthinos)

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