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thorns

Meaning of “thorns”

Sense 1: Sharp spines or prickles. Sense 2: Thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

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50 occurrences47 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:18

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John 19:2
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 19:2 · retained source text

And the souldiers platted a crowne of thornes, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

John 19:5
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
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1611 witness · John 19:5 · retained source text

Then came Iesus forth, wearing the crowne of thornes, and the purple robe: and Pilate saith vnto them, Behold the man.

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