5079. technités

Lexicon

technités: Craftsman, artisan, skilled worker

Original Word: τεχνίτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: technités
Pronunciation: tekh-nee'-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (tekh-nee'-tace)
Definition: Craftsman, artisan, skilled worker
Meaning: a craftsman, artisan, architect, builder.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

builder, craftsman.

From techne; an artisan; figuratively, a founder (Creator) -- builder, craftsman.

see GREEK techne

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from techné
Definition
a craftsman, artificer
NASB Translation
architect (1), craftsman (1), craftsmen (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5079: τεχνίτης

τεχνίτης, τεχνίτου, ὁ (τέχνη), from Sophocles ((?), Plato), Xenophon down, the Sept. several times for חָרָשׁ, an artificer, craftsman: Acts 19:24, 38; Revelation 18:22; of God the framer of the higher and eternal course of things, Hebrews 11:10 (of God the architect of the world, Wis. 13:1, where cf. Grimm, Exeget. Hdbch., p. 234 (cf. also Trench, Synonyms, § cv.; Piper, Monumentale Theol. § 26)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from τέχνη (technē), meaning "art" or "skill."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent often associated with τεχνίτης is חָרָשׁ (charash), Strong's Hebrew 2796, which also means craftsman or artisan. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe skilled workers in various trades, including metalwork, woodwork, and stonework, as seen in passages like Exodus 31:3-5, where Bezalel is filled with the Spirit of God to craft the Tabernacle.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term τεχνίτης, illustrating its significance in both the New Testament context and its broader biblical and theological implications.

Usage: The term τεχνίτης is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are skilled in a particular craft or trade. It highlights the expertise and artistry involved in their work.

Context: • The Greek word τεχνίτης appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the skill and craftsmanship of individuals who create or build. It is used to describe those who are adept in their trade, often involving manual labor or artistic creation.
• In Acts 19:24, the term is used to describe Demetrius, a silversmith in Ephesus, who crafted silver shrines of Artemis. This passage highlights the economic and cultural significance of craftsmen in ancient societies, as well as the potential for conflict when their livelihoods are threatened by new religious movements. The verse reads: "For a silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a great deal of business for the craftsmen."
• The role of τεχνίτης in the biblical narrative underscores the importance of skilled labor in the ancient world, where artisans contributed to both the economy and the cultural-religious life of their communities. Their work was not only a means of livelihood but also a form of expression and identity.
• The concept of craftsmanship in the Bible often carries a deeper theological significance, reflecting the creativity and order inherent in God's creation. Artisans, in their ability to create and shape materials, mirror the divine attribute of creativity.

Forms and Transliterations

τεχνιται τεχνίται τεχνῖται τεχνιταις τεχνίταις τεχνίτας τεχνιτης τεχνίτης τεχνίτου τεχνιτών Τηβήθ τήγανον τηγάνου technitai technîtai technitais technítais technites technitēs technítes technítēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 19:24 N-DMP
GRK: παρείχετο τοῖς τεχνίταις οὐκ ὀλίγην
NAS: little business to the craftsmen;
KJV: small gain unto the craftsmen;
INT: brought to the craftsmen no little

Acts 19:38 N-NMP
GRK: σὺν αὐτῷ τεχνῖται ἔχουσι πρός
NAS: Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have
KJV: and the craftsmen which are with
INT: with him craftsmen have against

Hebrews 11:10 N-NMS
GRK: πόλιν ἧς τεχνίτης καὶ δημιουργὸς
NAS: whose architect and builder
KJV: foundations, whose builder and maker
INT: city of which [the] architect and constructor [is]

Revelation 18:22 N-NMS
GRK: καὶ πᾶς τεχνίτης πάσης τέχνης
NAS: longer; and no craftsman of any craft
KJV: and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft
INT: and any craftsmen of any craft

Strong's Greek 5079
4 Occurrences

τεχνῖται — 1 Occ.
τεχνίταις — 1 Occ.
τεχνίτης — 2 Occ.