GreekG2336Noun (Feminine)
θήκη
thēkē
“sheath”
1Occurrences
G2336Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
a receptacle, i.e. scabbard
from G5087 (τίθημι);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
a receptacle, chest, case: of the sheath of a sword.
LXX: (בַּיִת) *
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Feminine)
Morphology Code
G:N-F
Full Description
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
θήκη appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
John
1
Key Passages
John 18:11BSB
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
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