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σκήνωμα G4638

G4638 is the Greek word σκήνωμα, transliterated skḗnōma. The King James Version most often renders it tabernacle.

Word: σκήνωμαTransliteration: skḗnōmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4637 (σκηνόω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

tabernacle 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: tabernacle.

Verses using σκήνωμα

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 7:46 · KJV

Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

2 Peter 1:13 · KJV

Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

2 Peter 1:14 · KJV

Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4638 mean?

G4638 is the Greek word σκήνωμα (skḗnōma), meaning 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 King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it tabernacle (3 times).

How many times does G4638 appear in the Bible?

σκήνωμα (skḗnōma) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4638 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4637 (σκηνόω).

Nearby entries

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