ἀκάνθας
ákantha
thorns
A thorn or prickle; the sharp, stiff, and often pointed projection found on certain plants. In various contexts, can refer specifically to a thorn bush or bramble, or more generally to any thorny plant. Also used metaphorically for something that is an impediment, source of suffering, or difficulty.
Mark 4:7 · Word #6
Lexicon G173
| Lemma | ἄκανθα |
| Transliteration | ákantha |
| Strong's | G173 |
| Definition | A thorn or prickle; the sharp, stiff, and often pointed projection found on certain plants. In various contexts, can refer specifically to a thorn bush or bramble, or more generally to any thorny plant. Also used metaphorically for something that is an impediment, source of suffering, or difficulty. |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | thorns |
| Literal | thorns |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄκανθα |
| Strong's | G173 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G173-02
thorns
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP): direct-object form, feminine gender, plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes sharp, pointed plant projections such as thorns or prickles. The accusative feminine plural form is reflected in the simple English plural “thorns,” preserving number without adding contextual nuance. |
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