Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4633

Strong's G4633 · Greek

σκηνή

skene · /skay-nay'/

Number
G4633
Language
Greek
Original word
σκηνή
Transliteration
skene
Pronunciation
skay-nay'
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

apparently akin to 4632 and 4639; a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively):--habitation, tabernacle.

KJV: habitation, tabernacle

Root / derivation: apparently akin to 4632 and 4639

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκηνή across 20 verses.

tabernacle15×
tabernacles4×
habitations1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
Hebrews10 verses
Hebrews 8:2

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. of the sanctuary: or, of holy things

Hebrews 8:5

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

For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. the sanctuary: or, holy

Hebrews 9:3

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Hebrews 9:6

Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.

Hebrews 9:8

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

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

Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.

Hebrews 11:9

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:

Hebrews 13:10

We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

Revelation3 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4633 (skene) mean?

apparently akin to 4632 and 4639; a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively):--habitation, tabernacle.

How many times does G4633 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4633 (σκηνή) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tabernacle.”

How is skene translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4633 is rendered as “tabernacle” (15×), “tabernacles” (4×), “habitations” (1×).

Where does the Greek word σκηνή come from?

apparently akin to 4632 and 4639