Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τρίβολος”
Understanding tríbolos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
brier, thistle. - properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τρίβολος
Phonetictrib'-ol-os
Transliterationtríbolos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
brier, thistle. - properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:16 | “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?” Word: τρίβολος (tríbolos) | |
| Hebrews 6:8 | “But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.” Word: τρίβολος (tríbolos) |