{If it beareth} (ekpherousa). Present active participle of
ekpher(935c), conditional participle. For "thorns and thistles" see
 Mt 7:16  for both words (akanthas kai tribolous). Roman
soldiers scattered balls with sharp iron spikes, one of which was
called _tribulus_, to hinder the enemy's cavalry. {Rejected}
(adokimos). See  1Co 9:27  Ro 1:28 . For kataras eggus (nigh
unto a curse) see  Gal 3:10 . {To be burned} (eis kausin). "For
burning." Common sight in clearing up ground.