Berean Strong's Lexicon Skeuas: Sceva Original Word: σκευᾶς Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Sceva, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament Greek context. Usage: The name "Sceva" refers to a Jewish chief priest mentioned in the New Testament. He is noted for being the father of seven sons who attempted to exorcise demons in the name of Jesus, as recorded in the Book of Acts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, exorcism was a recognized practice, often performed by those claiming religious authority. Sceva, identified as a Jewish chief priest, would have been a person of significant religious standing. However, the narrative in Acts highlights the distinction between genuine apostolic authority and those who merely invoke the name of Jesus without true faith or understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps of Latin origin Definition Sceva, a Jewish chief priest NASB Translation Sceva (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4630: ΣκευᾶςΣκευᾶς, Σκευᾶ (Winers Grammar, § 8, 1; Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Sceva, a certain chief priest (cf. ἀρχιερεύς, 2 at the end): Acts 19:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sceva. Apparently of Latin origin; left-handed; Scevas (i.e. Scoevus), an Israelite -- Sceva. Forms and Transliterations Σκευα Σκευᾶ σκευασίαν σκευαστόν Skeua SkeuâLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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