Strong’s H5577

סַנְסִן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cancin

Pronunciation

san-seen

Definition

Thorn, prickle

Meaning

a twig

Usage

The Hebrew word "sansin" refers to a thorn or prickle, often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe something that causes pain, irritation, or difficulty. It is a symbol of the consequences of sin and the fallen state of the world, as thorns and thistles were part of the curse pronounced upon the ground after Adam's disobedience (Genesis 3:18).

Bible references

Songs 7:8