◄ 4979. schoinion ►
Strong's Lexicon schoinion: cord, rope Original Word: σχοινίον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: schoinion Pronunciation: skhoy-nee'-on Phonetic Spelling: (skhoy-nee'-on) Definition: cord, rope Meaning: a cord, rope. Word Origin: Diminutive of the Greek word σχοῖνος (schoinos), meaning "a rush" or "reed," which were materials commonly used to make ropes. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar uses of cords or ropes is חֶבֶל (chebel - Strong's H2256), which can mean a rope, cord, or line. Usage: The term "schoinion" refers to a small cord or rope. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a simple, utilitarian object made from natural materials, often used for binding or tying. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, ropes and cords were essential tools in daily life, used for a variety of purposes including fishing, sailing, agriculture, and construction. They were typically made from plant fibers such as flax, hemp, or reeds, which were twisted or braided together. The use of such materials reflects the resourcefulness and practicality of ancient societies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin dim. of schoinos (a rush) Definition a rope (made of rushes) NASB Translation cords (1), ropes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4979: σχοινίον σχοινίον, σχοινιου, τό (diminutive of the noun σχοῖνος, ὁ and ἡ, a rush), from Herodotus down, properly, a cord or rope made of rushes; universally, a rope: John 2:15; Acts 27:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance small cord, rope. Diminutive of schoinos (a rush or flag-plant; of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e. Grass-withe or tie (generally) -- small cord, rope. Forms and Transliterations σχοινια σχοινία σχοινίοις σχοινίον σχοίνισμα σχοινίσματα σχοινίσματά σχοινίσματος σχοινισμός σχοινίω σχοινιων σχοινίων σχοίνόν σχοίνος σχοίνων schoinia schoinía schoinion schoiniōn schoiníon schoiníōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 2:15 N-GNP GRK: φραγέλλιον ἐκ σχοινίων πάντας ἐξέβαλεν NAS: a scourge of cords, and drove KJV: of small cords, he drove INT: a whip of cords all he drove out Acts 27:32 N-ANP GRK: στρατιῶται τὰ σχοινία τῆς σκάφης NAS: cut away the ropes of the [ship's] boat KJV: cut off the ropes of the boat, INT: soldiers the ropes of the [life] boat Strong's Greek 4979 2 Occurrences σχοινία — 1 Occ. σχοινίων — 1 Occ.