Berean Strong's Lexicon Skuthés: Scythian Original Word: Σκύθης Word Origin: Derived from the name of the Scythians, a group of ancient nomadic tribes. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Skuthés," the concept of inclusivity and breaking down ethnic barriers can be related to the Hebrew understanding of God's covenant extending to all nations, as seen in passages like Isaiah 49:6. Usage: In the New Testament, "Skuthés" refers to the Scythians, a group of people known for their nomadic lifestyle and often considered barbaric by the more settled civilizations of the time. The term is used to illustrate the inclusivity of the Gospel message, emphasizing that in Christ, cultural and social distinctions are transcended. Cultural and Historical Background: The Scythians were a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warriors who originally lived in what is now Southern Siberia. They were known for their skills in horseback riding and archery. In the Greco-Roman world, they were often stereotyped as uncivilized and barbaric. Despite this, the mention of Scythians in the New Testament highlights the radical inclusivity of the early Christian message, which broke down barriers between different ethnic and social groups. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a Scythian, an inhab. of Scythia (considered the wildest of barbarians) NASB Translation Scythian (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4658: ΣκύθηςΣκύθης, Σκυθου, ὁ, a Scythian, an inhabitant of Scythia i. e. modern Russia: Colossians 3:11. By the more civilized nations of antiquity the Scythians were regarded as the wildest of all barbarians; cf. Cicero, in Verr. 2, 5, 58 § 150; in Pison. 8, 18; Josephus, c. Apion. 2, 37, 6; (Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 2); Lucian, Tox. 5f; 2 Macc. 4:47; 3Macc. 7:5. (See Lightfoot on Colossians, the passage cited; Hackett in B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Scythian. Probably of foreign origin; a Scythene or Scythian, i.e. (by implication) a savage -- Scythian. Forms and Transliterations Σκυθης Σκύθης σκυθρωπάζει σκυθρωπάζων σκυθρωπάσει Skuthes Skuthēs Skythes Skythēs Skýthes SkýthēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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