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σκηνή G4633
G4633 is the Greek word σκηνή, transliterated skēnḗ. The King James Version most often renders it tabernacle.
What it means
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
apparently akin to G4632 (σκεῦος) and G4639 (σκιά).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 18 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: habitation, tabernacle.
Verses using σκηνή
All 18 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 17:4 · KJV
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Mark 9:5 · KJV
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Luke 9:33 · KJV
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
Acts 7:43 · KJV
Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.
Acts 7:44 · KJV
Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
Acts 15:16 · KJV
After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
Hebrews 8:2 · KJV
A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.
Hebrews 8:5 · KJV
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Hebrews 9:2 · KJV
For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
Hebrews 9:3 · KJV
And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
Hebrews 9:6 · KJV
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
Hebrews 9:8 · KJV
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
Hebrews 9:11 · KJV
But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
Hebrews 9:21 · KJV
Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
Hebrews 11:9 · KJV
By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
Revelation 13:6 · KJV
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Revelation 15:5 · KJV
And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
Revelation 21:3 · KJV
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4633 mean?
G4633 is the Greek word σκηνή (skēnḗ), meaning a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively).
How is G4633 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it tabernacle (14 times), tabernacles (4 times).
How many times does G4633 appear in the Bible?
σκηνή (skēnḗ) is tagged in 18 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4633 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently akin to G4632 (σκεῦος) and G4639 (σκιά).
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