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thistles

Meaning of “thistles”

Prickly plants.

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3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 3:18

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Genesis 3:18
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 3:18 · retained source text

Thornes also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee: and thou shalt eate the herbe of the field.

1611 marginal noteHeb. cause to bud.

Job 31:40
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 31:40 · retained source text

Let thistles grow in stead of wheat, and cockle in stead of barley. The words of Iob are ended.

1611 marginal noteOr, noy-some weedes

Matthew 7:16
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 7:16 · retained source text

Yee shall knowe them by their fruits: Doe men gather grapes of thornes, or figges of thistles?

1611 marginal noteLuk. 6.43.

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