Strong's Lexicon skénopoios: Tentmaker Original Word: σκηνοποιός Word Origin: From σκηνή (skēnē, meaning "tent") and ποιέω (poieō, meaning "to make" or "to do") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "skénopoios," the concept of tentmaking can be related to the Hebrew word "אֹהֶל" (ohel, Strong's H168), meaning "tent." Usage: The term "skénopoios" refers to a person who makes tents. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the trade of the Apostle Paul, who supported himself through tentmaking during his missionary journeys. This occupation involved crafting portable shelters, which were essential for travelers and nomadic peoples in the ancient world. Cultural and Historical Background: Tentmaking was a common trade in the ancient Mediterranean world, especially among the Jewish diaspora. Tents were made from materials like leather or woven goat hair, and the skill was often passed down through families. As a tentmaker, Paul would have been able to connect with a wide range of people, including travelers and merchants, providing him with opportunities to share the Gospel. This trade also allowed Paul to remain financially independent and not burden the early Christian communities he served. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom skéné and poieó Definition making tents NASB Translation tent-makers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4635: σκηνοποιόςσκηνοποιός, σκηνοποιου, ὁ (σκηνή and ποιέω), a tent-real'cf, equivalent to σκηνορραφος (Aelian v. h. 2, 1); one that made small portable tents, of leather or cloth of goats' hair (Latincilicium) or linen, for the use of travellers: Acts 18:3 (cf. Meyer at the passage; Woldemar Schmidt in Herzog edition 2 vol. xi., p. 359f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tent-maker. From skene and poieo; a manufacturer of tents -- tent-maker. see GREEK skene see GREEK poieo Forms and Transliterations σκηνοποιοι σκηνοποιοί σκηνοποιοὶ skenopoioi skenopoioì skēnopoioi skēnopoioìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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