Berean Strong's Lexicon techné: Art, skill, craft, trade Original Word: τέχνη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "τέκτων" (tektōn), meaning "craftsman" or "builder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "techné," similar concepts can be found in words like "חָכְמָה" (chokmah, Strong's H2451), meaning wisdom or skill, and "מְלָאכָה" (melakah, Strong's H4399), meaning work or occupation. Usage: In the New Testament, "techné" refers to the skill or craft involved in a particular trade or art. It denotes the expertise and knowledge required to perform a specific task, often associated with manual or artistic work. The term emphasizes the application of learned skills and the creative process involved in producing something of value. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "techné" was highly valued as it represented the mastery of a craft or art. It was not only about the physical act of creating but also involved intellectual understanding and the application of knowledge. Craftsmen and artisans were respected for their ability to produce goods and structures that were essential to daily life and cultural expression. In the Greco-Roman world, various trades and skills were essential for the economy and society, and those who excelled in their "techné" were often esteemed members of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tektón Definition art, craft, trade NASB Translation art (1), craft (1), trade (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5078: τέχνητέχνη, 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. 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 Forms and Transliterations τεχνη τέχνη τέχνῃ τέχνην τεχνης τέχνης techne technē téchnei téchnēi technes technēs téchnes téchnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 17:29 N-GFSGRK: 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 Revelation 18:22 N-GFS Strong's Greek 5078 |
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