Strong’s H6975

קוֹץ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qowts

Pronunciation

kōts

Definition

Thorn, brier

Meaning

a thorn

Usage

The Hebrew word "qots" primarily refers to thorns or briers, which are sharp, pointed outgrowths on plants. In the Bible, "qots" is often used metaphorically to represent obstacles, difficulties, or the consequences of sin. Thorns are frequently associated with the curse upon the ground following Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18).

Bible references

Genesis 3:18;Exodus 22:6;Judges 8:7;Judges 8:16;2 Samuel 23:6;Psalm 118:12;Isaiah 32:13;Isaiah 33:12;Jeremiah 4:3;Jeremiah 12:13;Ezekiel 28:24;Hosea 10:8