5078. techné

Lexicon

techné: Art, skill, craft, trade

Original Word: τέχνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: techné
Pronunciation: tekh-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (tekh'-nay)
Definition: Art, skill, craft, trade
Meaning: art, skill, trade, craft.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

art, craft, occupation.

From the base of tikto; art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill -- art, craft, occupation.

see GREEK tikto

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tektón
Definition
art, craft, trade
NASB Translation
art (1), craft (1), trade (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5078: τέχνη

τέχνη, τέχνης, ἡ (from τεκεῖν, see τέκτων), from Homer down, art: universally, Revelation 18:22 (here A. V. craft); of the plastic art, Acts 17:29; of a trade (as often in Greek writings), Acts 18:3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "τέκτων" (tektōn), meaning "craftsman" or "artisan."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2796: חָרָשׁ (charash) • Refers to a craftsman or artisan, often used in the context of those skilled in working with wood, metal, or stone.
• H6213: עָשָׂה (asah) • A verb meaning "to do" or "to make," often used in the context of creating or crafting something with skill.

These Hebrew entries correspond to the concept of craftsmanship and skill, similar to the Greek "τέχνη," highlighting the universal appreciation for skilled labor across different cultures and languages in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word "τέχνη" is used in the New Testament to describe the skills or crafts of individuals, particularly in the context of manual or artistic labor. It highlights the human capacity for creating and crafting through learned techniques.

Context: The Greek term "τέχνη" appears in the New Testament to emphasize the concept of skill or craftsmanship. It is often associated with the work of artisans and those who possess specialized knowledge in a particular field. In the ancient world, τέχνη was highly valued as it represented the application of knowledge and skill to produce something of utility or beauty.

In the New Testament, the concept of τέχνη is implicitly present in passages that discuss the work of craftsmen or those who engage in skilled labor. For example, in Acts 19:24, the silversmith Demetrius is described as someone who made silver shrines of Artemis, indicating his skill in the craft of metalwork. Although the specific term "τέχνη" is not used in this verse, the idea of skilled craftsmanship is evident.

Theologically, τέχνη can be seen as a reflection of the divine creativity bestowed upon humanity. Just as God is the ultimate Creator, humans, made in His image, are endowed with the ability to create and innovate through their skills and talents. This perspective underscores the value of human labor and the dignity of work, as each person's craft can be seen as a contribution to the greater good and a reflection of God's creative nature.

Forms and Transliterations

τεχνη τέχνη τέχνῃ τέχνην τεχνης τέχνης techne technē téchnei téchnēi technes technēs téchnes téchnēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 17:29 N-GFS
GRK: λίθῳ χαράγματι τέχνης καὶ ἐνθυμήσεως
NAS: an image formed by the art and thought
KJV: stone, graven by art and man's
INT: to stone a graven thing craft and imagination

Acts 18:3 N-DFS
GRK: σκηνοποιοὶ τῇ τέχνῃ
NAS: with them and they were working, for by trade they were tent-makers.
KJV: for by their occupation they were
INT: tent makers by the trade

Revelation 18:22 N-GFS
GRK: τεχνίτης πάσης τέχνης οὐ μὴ
NAS: of any craft will be found
KJV: of whatsoever craft [he be], shall be found
INT: craftsmen of any craft no not

Strong's Greek 5078
3 Occurrences

τέχνῃ — 1 Occ.
τέχνης — 2 Occ.