θήκη

thēkēNoun (Feminine)G2336

sheath

From: from G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

a receptacle, i.e. scabbard

Full Lexicon Entry

a receptacle, chest, case: of the sheath of a sword.
LXX Usage: (בַּיִת) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
1

Key Passages

  • John 18:11

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