Strong’s H7057

קִמּוֹשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qimmowsh

Pronunciation

kim-MOHS

Definition

Thistle, nettle

Meaning

a prickly plant

Usage

The Hebrew word "qimmos" 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, neglect, or the consequences of sin, as these plants typically grow in abandoned or uncultivated areas.

Bible references

Isaiah 34:13;Hosea 9:6