5045. tektón

Lexicon

tektón: Craftsman, Carpenter

Original Word: τέκτων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: tektón
Pronunciation: tek-tone'
Phonetic Spelling: (tek'-tone)
Definition: Craftsman, Carpenter
Meaning: a carpenter, an artisan.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

carpenter.

From the base of timoria; an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e. (specially), a craftsman in wood -- carpenter.

see GREEK timoria

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a prim. root tekt-
Definition
a craftsman, spec. a carpenter
NASB Translation
carpenter (1), carpenter's (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5045: τέκτων

τέκτων, τέκτονος, ὁ (τεκεῖν, τίκτω; akin to τέχνη, τεύχω, hence, properly, 'begetter' (Curtius, § 235)), from Homer down, the Sept. for חָרָשׁ; a worker in wood, a carpenter: Matthew 13:53; Mark 6:3 (see WH's Appendix on the latter passage).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of τίκτω (tiktō), meaning "to bring forth" or "to produce."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 2796: חָרָשׁ (charash) • A craftsman or artisan, often used to describe a worker in wood, metal, or stone.
• Strong's Hebrew 6086: עֵץ (ets) • While primarily meaning "tree" or "wood," it is related to the material a carpenter would work with.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term τέκτων, its biblical usage, and its cultural significance, offering insight into the life and background of Jesus as depicted in the New Testament.

Usage: The term τέκτων is used in the New Testament to refer to someone skilled in crafting or building, most commonly understood as a carpenter. It is notably used to describe Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, and by implication, Jesus Himself.

Context: The Greek word τέκτων appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the profession of Joseph and, by extension, Jesus. In Matthew 13:55, the people of Nazareth refer to Jesus as "the carpenter's son," indicating Joseph's occupation. Similarly, in Mark 6:3, Jesus is directly referred to as "the carpenter," suggesting that He followed in Joseph's trade.

The role of a τέκτων in the ancient world was significant, as it involved not only woodworking but also potentially stonework and other forms of construction. This profession required skill, precision, and creativity, as carpenters were responsible for building and repairing structures, crafting furniture, and creating various tools and implements.

The use of τέκτων to describe Jesus and Joseph highlights the humble and industrious background from which Jesus emerged. It underscores the incarnation of Christ, who, despite His divine nature, lived a life of ordinary human labor. This aspect of Jesus' life is often seen as a testament to His relatability and His understanding of human toil and effort.

The term also reflects the socio-economic context of first-century Judea, where skilled labor was highly valued, and artisans played a crucial role in the community. The identification of Jesus as a τέκτων serves to emphasize His connection to the common people and His embodiment of the virtues of diligence and craftsmanship.

Forms and Transliterations

τέκτονα τέκτονας τέκτονες τεκτονος τέκτονος τεκτόνων τέκτοσι τέκτοσιν τεκτων τέκτων τελαμώνα τελαμώνι tekton tektōn tékton téktōn tektonos téktonos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:55 N-GMS
GRK: ὁ τοῦ τέκτονος υἱός οὐχ
NAS: Is not this the carpenter's son?
KJV: not this the carpenter's son? is
INT: the of the carpenter son [Is] not

Mark 6:3 N-NMS
GRK: ἐστιν ὁ τέκτων ὁ υἱὸς
NAS: Is not this the carpenter, the son
KJV: this the carpenter, the son
INT: is the carpenter the son

Strong's Greek 5045
2 Occurrences

τέκτων — 1 Occ.
τέκτονος — 1 Occ.