Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τέκτων”
Understanding téktōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
carpenter. - an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e. (specially), a craftsman in wood
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τέκτων
Phonetictek'-tone
Transliterationtéktōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
carpenter. - an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e. (specially), a craftsman in wood
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:55 | “Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?” Word: τέκτων (téktōn) | |
| Mark 6:3 | “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.” Word: τέκτων (téktōn) |