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G4647  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σκόλοψ
skolops
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"anything pointed; met. a thorn, a plague, 2 Cor. 12:7*"

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Definition and meaning

What does skolops mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G4647
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

anything pointed; met. a thorn, a plague, 2 Cor. 12:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: σκόλοψ

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with skolops

These are the most notable occurrences of skolops (G4647) across the King James Bible.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about skolops

What does skolops mean in Greek?

Strong's G4647 (skolops) is a Greek word that means: anything pointed; met. a thorn, a plague, 2 Cor. 12:7* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does skolops appear in the Bible?

The word skolops (G4647) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4647?

Strong's G4647 is skolops, a Greek word defined as: anything pointed; met. a thorn, a plague, 2 Cor. 12:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is skolops in the Old Testament or New Testament?

skolops is a Greek word found in the New Testament.