σκῆνος (skēnos) — Tabernacle

Greek word study: σκῆνος (skēnos), Strong's G4636. a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)

GreekStrong's G4636
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Greek word
σκῆνος (skēnos)

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a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)

Word study
Derivation: from G4633 (σκηνή);

KJV translation words: tabernacle

Where this word appears

Strong's G4636 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:1 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

tent ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σκήνει ×1σκήνους ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4633 σκηνή (skēnḗ).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4634 σκηνοπηγία (skēnopēgía), G4637 σκηνόω (skēnóō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skēnos (G4636) mean?

A hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit).

How is G4636 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4636 as: tabernacle.

How often does σκῆνος (skēnos) appear?

Strong's G4636 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:1 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:4.