Greek Word Study
σκῆνος
skēnos
G4636
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4636
KJV Translations
tabernacle
Derivation / Root
from G4633 (σκηνή);
Definition of skēnos
σκῆνος (skēnos) — a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
Word Origin
This word comes from G4633 (σκηνή); See the root word: G4633 (σκηνή).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from σκῆνος.
σκηνή
skēnḗ
G4633
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
σκηνοπηγία
skēnopēgía
G4634
the Festival of Tabernacles (so called from the custom of erecting booths for temporary homes)
σκηνόω
skēnóō
G4637
to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion)
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