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Translation of various Hebrew words referring to thorny plants. Used metaphorically of the enemies of Israel (Ezekiel 28:24 ) and of land which is worthless (Isaiah 5:6; Isaiah 7:23-25; Isaiah 55:13; compare Micah 7:4 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Brier'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​b/brier.html. 1991.
 
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