Definition: "Agrostemma" appears in the New Testament (Hebrews 12:2) as a reference to the "thorns of the church" that were an abomination of the world, indicating false teaching and worship of false gods or spirits. The context mentions that this refers not only to those who are physically present but also to "all the believers in Christ who are dead asleep." This implies that the people described as the "church" are actually spiritually dead, and their lives are now in jeopardy due to the abominable practices associated with them. The term is a metaphorical one and can be used figuratively for both spiritual and temporal death. The word is derived from the Greek verb "agrostomata," which means "to prick." This refers to the act of cutting off or pricking the branches, symbolically representing the abominable practices of these Christians.
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