◄ 4627. skaphé ►
Strong's Lexicon skaphé: Boat, skiff, small vessel Original Word: σκαφή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: skaphé Pronunciation: skaf-AY Phonetic Spelling: (skaf'-ay) Definition: a boat; any hollow vessel. Meaning: A small boat or skiff; a vessel used for transportation on water, typically smaller than a ship. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σκάπτω (skapto), meaning "to dig" or "to hollow out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σκαφή in the Old Testament, as the concept of a small boat or skiff is more prevalent in the context of New Testament Greek maritime culture. However, general terms for boats or vessels in Hebrew include תֵּבָה (tebah, Strong's 8392) and אֳנִיָּה (oniyah, Strong's 591). These terms are used to describe larger vessels or ships rather than small boats. Usage: The term σκαφή is used in the New Testament to refer to a small boat or skiff, particularly in the context of maritime activities. Context: The Greek word σκαφή appears in the New Testament in the context of seafaring and maritime activities. It is specifically used in Acts 27:16, where it describes a small boat or skiff that was used by sailors during Paul's voyage to Rome. In this passage, the crew of the ship, caught in a violent storm, took measures to secure the σκαφή to prevent it from being lost. The use of σκαφή highlights the practical aspects of ancient seafaring, where smaller vessels were essential for various tasks, such as ferrying passengers to shore or performing maintenance on larger ships. The mention of σκαφή in Acts 27:16 provides insight into the challenges faced by ancient mariners and the importance of small boats in ensuring the safety and functionality of larger sea voyages. The passage reads: "As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat." (BSB) This account underscores the perilous nature of sea travel in the ancient world and the reliance on smaller vessels for survival and operational efficiency. The σκαφή served as a lifeline, illustrating the resourcefulness and adaptability required in maritime endeavors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from skaptó Definition anything scooped out, spec. a light boat NASB Translation boat (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4627: σκάφη σκάφη, 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, dish A "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 skáphēs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 27:16 N-GFS GRK: 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 GRK: χαλασάντων τὴν σκάφην εἰς τὴν NAS: and had let down the [ship's] boat into the sea, KJV: they had let down the boat into INT: having let down the [life] boat into the Acts 27:32 N-GFS GRK: σχοινία τῆς σκάφης καὶ εἴασαν NAS: the ropes of the [ship's] boat and let KJV: cut off the ropes of the boat, and let INT: ropes of the [life] boat and let Strong's Greek 4627 3 Occurrences σκάφην — 1 Occ. σκάφης — 2 Occ.