σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) — Tabernacle

Greek word study: σκήνωμα (skḗnōma), Strong's G4638. an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)

GreekStrong's G4638
Quick definition
Greek word
σκήνωμα (skḗnōma)

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an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)

Word study
Derivation: from G4637 (σκηνόω);

KJV translation words: tabernacle

Where this word appears

Strong's G4638 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:46 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:14.

How it is rendered in the text

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

tabernacle ×2a dwelling place ×1

Forms found in the text

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

σκηνώματι ×1σκηνώματός ×1σκήνωμα ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Peter ×2Acts ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: 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 skḗnōma (G4638) mean?

An encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the temple (as god's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul).

How is G4638 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4638 as: tabernacle.

How often does σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) appear?

Strong's G4638 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:46 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:14.