Strong's Greek: 4631. σκευή (skeué) -- Vessel, implement, equipment, gear

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

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