Strong's Lexicon sansin: Thorn, prickle Original Word: סַנְסִן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be pointed or sharp. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of thorns is "ἀκάνθινος" (akanthinos - Strong's G173), which refers to something made of thorns, such as the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head during His crucifixion (Matthew 27:29 BSB). 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). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns were a common part of the landscape, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. They were often used in biblical literature to symbolize obstacles, challenges, or divine judgment. Thorns were also used in practical ways, such as creating hedges for protection or as fuel for fires. The imagery of thorns would have been familiar to the original audience, serving as a vivid reminder of the hardships of life and the need for divine intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition fruit stalk (of the date) NASB Translation fruit stalks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סַנְסִנִּים noun [masculine] plural fruit-stalk of date (Löwp. 119) (Aramaic loan-word from  PS2617 racemus dactylorum, compare Assyrian sissinnu, part of the date-palm Dl507); — suffix אֹחֲזָה בְּסַנְסִנָּ֑יו Cant 7:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bough From an unused root meaning to be pointed; a twig (as tapering) -- bough. Forms and Transliterations בְּסַנְסִנָּ֑יו בסנסניו bə·san·sin·nāw besansinNav bəsansinnāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 7:8 HEB: בְתָמָ֔ר אֹֽחֲזָ֖ה בְּסַנְסִנָּ֑יו וְיִֽהְיוּ־ נָ֤א NAS: I will take hold of its fruit stalks.' Oh, may KJV: I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts INT: the palm will take fruit become may 1 Occurrence |
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