◄ 4631. skeué ►
Strong's Lexicon skeué: Vessel, implement, equipment, gear Original Word: σκευή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: skeué Pronunciation: skev-AY Phonetic Spelling: (skyoo-ay') Definition: Vessel, implement, equipment, gear Meaning: tackle, fittings, equipment. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σκεύω (skeuō), meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is כְּלִי (keli), which also means vessel or instrument. Usage: In the New Testament, "skeué" generally refers to vessels or implements used for various purposes. It can denote physical objects like containers or tools, as well as metaphorically refer to people as vessels of honor or dishonor. The term emphasizes the function and purpose of the object or person in question. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "skeué" was commonly used to describe household items, military gear, or any equipment necessary for daily life or specific tasks. The concept of vessels was significant in both Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts, often symbolizing the role and purpose of individuals within a community or religious setting. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from skeuos Definition equipment NASB Translation tackle (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4631: σκεύη σκεύη, σκευης, ἡ (cf. σκεῦος), from (Pindar, Sophocles), Herodotus down, any apparatus, equipment, or furniture; used of the utensils (outfit, i. e. furniture (? — so R. V. marginal reading), or tackling (? — so A. V., R. V. text)) of a ship (Diodorus 14, 79): Acts 27:19 (the Sept. Jonah 1:5). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tackle, equipment From skeuos; furniture, i.e. Spare tackle -- tackling. see GREEK skeuos Forms and Transliterations σκευην σκευήν σκευὴν skeuen skeuēn skeuḕn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 27:19 N-AFS GRK: αὐτόχειρες τὴν σκευὴν τοῦ πλοίου NAS: the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands. KJV: with our own hands the tackling of the ship. INT: with own hands the tackle of the ship Strong's Greek 4631 1 Occurrence σκευὴν — 1 Occ.