Berean Strong's Lexicon skeuos: Vessel, implement, container, instrument Original Word: σκεῦος Word Origin: Derived from a primary root meaning to contain or to hold. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is כְּלִי (keli), Strong's Hebrew 3627, which also means vessel, implement, or utensil. Usage: In the New Testament, "skeuos" is used to refer to physical objects such as containers or vessels, as well as metaphorically to describe people as instruments or vessels of God's purpose. It can denote both common and sacred objects, depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "skeuos" referred to a wide range of containers and implements used in daily life, from household items to sacred vessels used in religious rituals. The term could also imply a sense of utility or purpose, as vessels were essential for storing and transporting goods. In a Jewish context, vessels could be associated with purity laws, where certain containers were considered clean or unclean. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a vessel, implement, pl. goods NASB Translation article (2), container (1), goods (1), instrument (1), jar (1), merchandise (1), object (3), property (2), sea anchor (1), someone (1), vessel (3), vessels (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4632: σκεῦοςσκεῦος, σκεύους, τό (probably from the root, sku, 'to cover'; cf. Latinscutum, cutis, obscurus; Curtius, § 113; Vanicek, p. 1115), from (Aristophanes), Thucydides down; the Sept. for כְּלִי; 1. a vessel: Mark 11:16; Luke 8:16; John 19:29; Acts 10:11, 16; Acts 11:5; 2 Timothy 2:20; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 18:12; τά Σκευᾶ τῆς λειτουργίας, to be used in performing religious rites, Hebrews 9:21; σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν, unto honor, i. e. for honorable use, Romans 9:21; 2 Timothy 2:21 (καθαρῶν ἔργων δοῦλα σκεύη, Wis. 15:7); εἰς ἀτιμίαν, unto dishonor, i. e. for a low use (as, a urinal), Romans 9:21; σκεύη ὀργῆς, into which wrath is emptied, i. e. men appointed by God unto woe, hence, the addition κατηρτισμένα εἰς ἀπώλειαν, Romans 9:22; σκεύη ἐλέους, fitted to receive mercy — explained by the words ἅ προητοίμασεν εἰς δόξαν, Romans 9:23; τό σκεῦος is used of a woman, as the vessel of her husband, 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (see κτάομαι; (others take it here (as in 2 Corinthians 4:7 below) of the body)); the female sex, as being weaker than the male, is likened to a σκεῦος ἀσθενεστερον, in order to commend to husbands the obligations of kindness toward their wives (for the weaker the vessels, the greater must be the care lest they be broken), 1 Peter 3:7; ὀστράκινα σκεύη is applied to human bodies, as frail, 2 Corinthians 4:7. 2. an implement; plural household utensils, mestic gear: Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:27 (Luke 17:31 (in these passages R. V. has goods); as the plural often in Greek writings denotes the tackle and armament of vessels (Xenophon, oec. 8, 12; Plato, Critias, p. 117 d.; Lach., p. 183 e.; Polyb 22, 26, 13), so the singular τό σκεῦος seems to be used specifically and collectively of the sails and ropes (R. V. gear) in Acts 27:17. metaphorically, of a man: σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς (genitive of quality), a chosen instrument (or (so A. V.) 'vessel'), Acts 9:15; in a base sense, an assistant in accomplishing evil deeds (cf. English 'tool'), σκεῦος ὑπηρετικον, Polybius 13, 5, 7; 15, 25, 1. Of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband)) -- goods, sail, stuff, vessel. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:29 N-ANPGRK: καὶ τὰ σκεύη αὐτοῦ ἁρπάσαι NAS: and carry off his property, unless KJV: spoil his goods, except he first INT: and the goods of him to plunder Mark 3:27 N-ANP Mark 11:16 N-ANS Luke 8:16 N-DNS Luke 17:31 N-NNP John 19:29 N-NNS Acts 9:15 N-NNS Acts 10:11 N-ANS Acts 10:16 N-NNS Acts 11:5 N-NNS Acts 27:17 N-ANS Romans 9:21 N-ANS Romans 9:22 N-ANP Romans 9:23 N-ANP 2 Corinthians 4:7 N-DNP 1 Thessalonians 4:4 N-ANS 2 Timothy 2:20 N-NNP 2 Timothy 2:21 N-NNS Hebrews 9:21 N-ANP 1 Peter 3:7 N-DNS Revelation 2:27 N-NNP Revelation 18:12 N-ANS Revelation 18:12 N-ANS Strong's Greek 4632 |
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