Strong’s H2591
חִנְטָא
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
chinta'
Pronunciation
kheen-tah'
Definition
Thorn, Prickle
Meaning
wheat
Usage
The term "chinta'" refers to a thorn or prickle, often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that causes pain, irritation, or difficulty. It can symbolize obstacles or challenges that one must overcome.
Bible references
Ezra 6:9;Ezra 7:22