Skeuos

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 4632

Original Word	Word Origin
skeu'oß	of uncertain affinity
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Skeuos	7:358,1038
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
skyoo'-os	Noun Neuter

Definition

a vessel
an implement
1. in the plural
  1. household utensils, domestic gear
  2. the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
metaph.
1. a man of quality, a chosen instrument
2. in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed

"Vessel" was a common Greek metaphor for "body" since Greeks thoughtof souls living temporarily in bodies.

King James Word Usage - Total: 23

vessel 19, goods 2, stuff 1, sail 1

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	1
Mark	2
Luke	2
John	1
Acts	5
Romans	3
2 Corinthians	1
1 Thessalonians	1
2 Timothy	2
Hebrews	1
1 Peter	1
Revelation	2

Total	22

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Skeuos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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