G4647 σκόλοψ

Strong's Greek Concordance · 1 KJV occurrence

σκόλοψ

skólops

Definition

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

KJV Renderings

thorn

Derivation / Etymology

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

KJV Verses (1)

2 Corinthians 12:7And 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.