Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποθήκη”
Understanding apothḗkē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
barn, garner. - a repository, i.e. granary
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποθήκη
Phoneticap-oth-ay'-kay
Transliterationapothḗkē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
barn, garner. - a repository, i.e. granary
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:26 | “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” Word: ἀποθήκη (apothḗkē) | |
| Luke 12:18 | “And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.” Word: ἀποθήκη (apothḗkē) |