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θήκη G2336
G2336 is the Greek word θήκη, transliterated thḗkē. The King James Version most often renders it sheath.
What it means
a receptacle, i.e. scabbard.
Where it comes from
from G5087 (τίθημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sheath.
Verses using θήκη
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 18:11 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Common questions
What does Strong's G2336 mean?
G2336 is the Greek word θήκη (thḗkē), meaning a receptacle, i.e. scabbard.
How is G2336 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sheath (1 time).
How many times does G2336 appear in the Bible?
θήκη (thḗkē) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2336 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5087 (τίθημι).
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