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τέχνη G5078
G5078 is the Greek word τέχνη, transliterated téchnē. The King James Version most often renders it art.
What it means
art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill.
Where it comes from
from the base of G5088 (τίκτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: art, craft, occupation.
Verses using τέχνη
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 17:29 · KJV
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.
Acts 18:3 · KJV
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
Revelation 18:22 · KJV
And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5078 mean?
G5078 is the Greek word τέχνη (téchnē), meaning art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill.
How is G5078 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it art (1 time), occupation (1 time), craft (1 time).
How many times does G5078 appear in the Bible?
τέχνη (téchnē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5078 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G5088 (τίκτω).
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