The meaning of “τέχνη”
Understanding téchnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
art, craft, occupation. - art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill
τέχνη
art, craft, occupation. - art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:29 | “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” Word: τέχνη (téchnē) | |
| Acts 18:3 | “And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.” Word: τέχνη (téchnē) | |
| Revelation 18:22 | “And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;” Word: τέχνη (téchnē) |