G4633 σκηνή (skēnḗ) — tent

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4633

a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--habitation, tabernacle.

Etymology: apparently akin to and ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a tent, tabernacle; genr. any temporary dwelling; a tent, booth, Mt. 17:4; Heb. 11:9; the tabernacle of the covenant, Heb. 8:5; 9:1, 21; 13:10; allegor. the celestial or true tabernacle, Heb. 8:2; 9:11; a division or compartment of the tabernacle, Heb. 9:2, 3, 6; a small portable tent or shrine, Acts 7:43; an abode or seat of a lineage, Acts 15:16; a mansion, habitation, abode, dwelling, Lk. 16:9; Rev. 13:6

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 17:4 Mark 9:5 Luke 9:33 Luke 16:9 Acts 7:43 Acts 7:44 Acts 15:16 Hebrews 8:2 Hebrews 8:5 Hebrews 9:2 Hebrews 9:3 Hebrews 9:6 Hebrews 9:8 Hebrews 9:11 Hebrews 9:21 + 5 more →

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