σκηνή

skēnēNoun (Feminine)G4633

tent

From: apparently akin to G4632 (σκεῦος) and G4639 (σκιά);

Short Definition

a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a tent, booth, tabernacle: ,; αἱ αἰώνιοι σ.; of the Mosaic tabernacle ; σ. μαρτυρίου; of its heavenly prototype ; of the temple; ἡ σ. τοῦ Μολόχ, (LXX); metaphorically, ἡ σ. *Δαυείδ *(LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for אֹהֶל, also for מִשְׁכָּן, סֻכָּה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
11
Acts
3
Revelation
3
Luke
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:16
  • Hebrews 13:10
  • Hebrews 9:2
  • Hebrews 9:11
  • Matthew 17:4

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