THORN
The ground cursed with GEN 3:18
Used
As an awl JOB 41:2
For fuel PSA 58:9; 118:12; ECC 7:6
Hedges formed of HOS 2:6; MIC 7:4
Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head MAT 27:29; MRK 15:17; JHN 19:2,5
FIGURATIVE
Of afflictions NUM 33:55; 2CO 12:7
Of the adversities of the wicked PRO 22:5
Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth MAT 13:7,22
