Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
This word occurs frequently, and is the translation of several different terms. ) Micah 7:4, it denotes a species of thorn shrub used for hedges. ). ) Ezek. 28:24, sallon’, properly a “prickle,” such as is found on the shoots of the palm tree. ) Isa. 55:13, probably simply a thorny bush. ) Isa. 5:6; 7:23-25, etc., frequently used to denote thorny shrubs in general. In 10:17; 27:4, it means troublesome men. ” Comp.