Akánthinos — G174

Definition

adjective

thorny

Usually translated as

of thorns

Origin

from G173

• ákantha (G173)

Occurrences

Akánthinos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), John (1)

• Mark 15:17 — And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns (ἀκάνθινον), and put it about his head,
• John 19:5 — Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns (ἀκάνθινον), and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!