τρίβολος (tribolos) — thorn plant / thistle / brier

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, m.

Inflections: τρίβολος; -ου

Constructions: τρίβολος; τρεῖς; βάλλω

Sense 1: thorn plant, thistle, brier

Semantic entry: 3.17

Semantic domains: Plants

Subdomains: Plants That Are Not Trees

Definition: any kind of plant with sharp projections on its stem and/or branches; regarded as useless; symbol of hardship

Notes: Since plants having thorny projections are almost worldwide in distribution, there is no difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory term for such plants. In some instances, however, a descriptive equivalent may be necessary, for example, ‘plants with piercing points’ or ‘plants that stick into one’s flesh.’

Further resources: flora:6.2.3

Show passage in OET: MAT 7:16

OET-RV MAT 7:16

16 You people will know who they are if you observe their fruit. Does anyone pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?

OET-LV MAT 7:16

16 You _all _will _be _knowing them by the fruits of _them.
Surely _not they _are _gathering grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?

Show passage in OET: HEB 6:8

OET-RV HEB 6:8

8 but if it’s producing thorns and thistles, then it’s useless and a liability and will end up being burnt off.

OET-LV HEB 6:8

8 but bringing _out thorns and thistles, unqualified is and a_curse near, of _which the end is to burning.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

τρίβολος

Form 1

Sense 1: thorn plant, thistle, brier