Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκάφη”
Understanding skáphē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
boat. - a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for landing)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκάφη
Phoneticskaf'-ay
Transliterationskáphē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
boat. - a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for landing)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:16 | “And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:” Word: σκάφη (skáphē) | |
| Acts 27:30 | “And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,” Word: σκάφη (skáphē) | |
| Acts 27:32 | “Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.” Word: σκάφη (skáphē) |