Strong's Lexicon skénos: Tent, Tabernacle, Dwelling Original Word: σκῆνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σκηνόω (skēnoō), meaning "to pitch a tent" or "to dwell." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a tent or tabernacle is אֹהֶל (ohel), Strong's Hebrew 168, which refers to a tent or dwelling place, particularly in the context of the Tabernacle in the wilderness. Usage: In the New Testament, σκῆνος (skénos) is used metaphorically to refer to the human body as a temporary dwelling place. It emphasizes the transient nature of earthly life compared to the eternal life promised to believers. The term is often associated with the idea of the body being a temporary "tent" that houses the soul. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, tents were commonly used as temporary shelters, especially by nomadic peoples and travelers. The concept of a tent as a temporary dwelling is deeply rooted in the nomadic traditions of the Israelites, who lived in tents during their wilderness wanderings. This imagery is carried into the New Testament to describe the human body as a temporary abode for the soul, highlighting the transient nature of earthly existence and the hope of eternal life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom skéné Definition a tent, fig. for the body NASB Translation tent (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4636: σκῆνοςσκῆνος, σκήνους, τό (Hippocrates, Plato, others), a tabernacle, a tent, everywhere (except Boeckh, Corpus inscriptions vol. ii., no. 3071) used metaphorically, of the human body, in which the soul dwells as in a tent, and which is taken down at death: 2 Corinthians 5:4; ἡ ἐπίγειος ἡμῶν οἰκία τοῦ σκήνους, i. e. ho esti τό σκῆνος (Winers Grammar, § 59, 7 d., 8 a.), which is the well-known tent, ibid. 1 (R. V. the earthly house of our tabernacle). Cf. Wis. 9:15 and Grimm at the passage; in the same sense in (Plato) Tim. Locr., p. 100ff and often in other philosophic writings; cf. Fischer, Index to Aeschines dial. Socrates; Passow, under the word; (Field, Otium Norv. pars iii., p. 113 (on 2 Corinthians 5:1)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tabernacle. From skene; a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit) -- tabernacle. see GREEK skene Forms and Transliterations σκηνει σκήνει σκηνους σκήνους skenei skēnei skḗnei skenous skēnous skḗnousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 5:1 N-GNSGRK: οἰκία τοῦ σκήνους καταλυθῇ οἰκοδομὴν NAS: the earthly tent which is our house KJV: house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, INT: house of the tabernacle be destroyed a building 2 Corinthians 5:4 N-DNS Strong's Greek 4636 |
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