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σκῆνος G4636

G4636 is the Greek word σκῆνος, transliterated skēnos. The King James Version most often renders it tabernacle.

Word: σκῆνοςTransliteration: skēnosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4633 (σκηνή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

tabernacle 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: tabernacle.

Verses using σκῆνος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 5:1 · KJV

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5:4 · KJV

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4636 mean?

G4636 is the Greek word σκῆνος (skēnos), meaning a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit).

How is G4636 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it tabernacle (2 times).

How many times does G4636 appear in the Bible?

σκῆνος (skēnos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4636 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4633 (σκηνή).

Nearby entries

G4633 · σκηνή — a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)G4634 · σκηνοπηγία — the Festival of Tabernacles (so called from…G4635 · σκηνοποιός — a manufacturer of tents G4637 · σκηνόω — to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to…G4638 · σκήνωμα — an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the…G4639 · σκιά — "shade" or a shadow (literally or…

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