Strong’s H2738

חָרוּל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

charuwl

Pronunciation

khar-ool'

Definition

Thistle, nettle

Meaning

pointed, a bramble, other thorny weed

Usage

The Hebrew word "charul" refers to a type of thorny or prickly plant, often translated as "thistle" or "nettle" in English. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe desolation and neglect, symbolizing the consequences of sin and the resulting curse on the land.

Bible references

Job 30:7;Proverbs 24:31;Zephaniah 2:9