Strong's Lexicon skaphé: Boat, skiff, small vessel Original Word: σκαφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σκάπτω (skapto), meaning "to dig" or "to hollow out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "skaphé," similar concepts of small boats or vessels can be found in the Old Testament, such as in the account of Jonah, where a ship is used for travel (Jonah 1:3). Usage: The term "skaphé" refers to a small boat or skiff, typically used for short journeys or as a lifeboat. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a vessel that is smaller than a ship, often employed for reaching the shore or for emergency purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, boats were essential for travel, trade, and fishing. The "skaphé" would have been a common sight in harbors and along coastlines, used by fishermen and travelers alike. These small vessels were crucial for navigating the shallow waters near the shore and for transferring goods and people from larger ships to land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom skaptó Definition anything scooped out, spec. a light boat NASB Translation boat (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4627: σκάφησκάφη, σκάφης, ἡ (σκάπτω (which see)), from (Aeschylus and) Herodotus down, anything dug out, hollow vessel, trough, tray, tub; specifically, a boat: Acts 27:16, 30, 32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance boat, dishA "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for landing) -- boat. Forms and Transliterations σκαφην σκάφην σκαφης σκάφης σκελίζω skaphen skaphēn skáphen skáphēn skaphes skaphēs skáphes skáphēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:16 N-GFSGRK: γενέσθαι τῆς σκάφης NAS: to get the [ship's] boat under control. KJV: work to come by the boat: INT: to gain of the ship Acts 27:30 N-AFS Acts 27:32 N-GFS Strong's Greek 4627 |
|
