Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκήνωμα”
Understanding skḗnōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
tabernacle. - an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
G4638
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκήνωμα
Phoneticskay'-no-mah
Transliterationskḗnōma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
tabernacle. - an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:46 | “Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.” Word: σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) | |
| 2 Peter 1:13 | “Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;” Word: σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) | |
| 2 Peter 1:14 | “Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.” Word: σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) |