Crown Of Thorns (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crown of thorns was a symbol of the humiliation and suffering that Jesus endured during the Crucifixion.
- According to the New Testament, the Roman soldiers wove a crown of thorns and placed it on Jesus' head as a form of mockery.
- The crown of thorns has become an enduring symbol of Christian art and iconography, often depicted in paintings and sculptures of the Crucifixion.
- In many Christian traditions, the crown of thorns is seen as a reminder of the suffering and sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity.
- The exact appearance of the crown of thorns is unknown, but it is often depicted as a twisted, thorny wreath that was pressed onto Jesus' head.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
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Meaning 3
Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.