# G4647 σκόλοψ

σκόλοψ (skólops), Strong’s G4647: withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability) KJV: thorn. Occurs 4 times.

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*skólops* — withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability)

KJV: thorn

Built from [σκέλος skélos](https://besorah.bible/word/G4628) (through the idea of leanness)) + [ὀπτάνομαι optánomai](https://besorah.bible/word/G3700) (to gaze)

Occurs 4 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Corinthians 12:7](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/12?v=7) — By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh…
- [Sirach 43:19](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/43?v=19) — He also pours out frost on the earth like salt. When it is freezes, it has points like thorns.