Strong's Lexicon théké: Receptacle, chest, case Original Word: θήκη Word Origin: Derived from τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning "to place" or "to put." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like אָרוֹן (aron, Strong's Hebrew 727), which means "chest" or "ark," as used in the context of the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law. Usage: The Greek word "théké" refers to a container or receptacle used for storing or holding items. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used to describe a physical object that holds something valuable or significant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "théké" would have been a common household item, used to store various goods, from everyday items to precious valuables. The concept of a receptacle or chest was familiar to the people of the time, often symbolizing security and preservation. In a broader cultural sense, the idea of storing treasures in a safe place was a metaphor for safeguarding what is valuable, both materially and spiritually. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tithémi Definition a receptacle NASB Translation sheath (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2336: θήκηθήκη, θήκης, ἡ (τίθημι); from (Aeschylus), Herodotus down; that in which a thing is put or laid away, a receptacle, repository, chest, box: used of the sheath of a sword, John 18:11; Josephus, Antiquities 7, 11, 7; Pollux 10 (31) 144. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sheath. From tithemi; a receptacle, i.e. Scabbard -- sheath. see GREEK tithemi Forms and Transliterations θήκαι θήκας θηκην θήκην θήκης theken thēkēn thḗken thḗkēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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