# thorn, thistle #

## Facts: ##

Thorn bushes and thistles are plants that have prickly branches or flowers. These plants do not produce fruit or anything else that is useful.

* A "thorn" is a hard, sharp growth on the branch or stem of a plant. A "thornbush" is a type of small tree or shrub that has many thorns on its branches.
* A "thistle" is a plant with prickly stems and leaves. Often the flowers are purple.
* Thorn and thistle plants multiply quickly and can cause nearby plants or crops to not be able to grow. This is a picture of how sin keeps a person from producing good spiritual fruit. 
* A crown made of twisted thorn branches was placed on Jesus' head before he was crucified. 
* If possible, these terms should be translated by the names of two different plants or bushes that are known in the language area.



## Bible References: ##

* [Hebrews 06:7-8](en/tn/heb/help/06/07)
* [Matthew 13:7-9](en/tn/mat/help/13/07)
* [Matthew 13:22-23](en/tn/mat/help/13/22)
* [Numbers 33:55-56](en/tn/num/help/33/55)