Strong's G4636 · Greek
σκῆνος
skēnos
Definition
a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
KJV: tabernacle
Root / derivation: from G4633 (σκηνή);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκῆνος across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians2 verses
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 5:4For 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4636 (skēnos) mean?
a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
How many times does G4636 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4636 (σκῆνος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tabernacle.”
How is skēnos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4636 is rendered as “tabernacle” (2×).
Where does the Greek word σκῆνος come from?
from G4633 (σκηνή);