The meaning of “τεχνίτης”
Understanding technítēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
builder, craftsman. - an artisan - figuratively, a founder (Creator)
τεχνίτης
builder, craftsman. - an artisan - figuratively, a founder (Creator)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:24 | “For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;” Word: τεχνίτης (technítēs) | |
| Acts 19:38 | “Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.” Word: τεχνίτης (technítēs) | |
| Hebrews 11:10 | “For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Word: τεχνίτης (technítēs) | |
| 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: τεχνίτης (technítēs) |