τέχνῃ
téchnē
trade
The ability to produce or accomplish something through acquired skill, craftsmanship, or technical know-how; mastery in a craft or profession. In broader usage, refers to any practical skill, technique, or specialized art including both manual and intellectual endeavors, particularly those learned through study and practice. Includes the attainment and application of skill in manual trades, the fine arts, or any area requiring expertise.
Acts 18:3 · Word #15
Lexicon G5078
| Lemma | τέχνη |
| Transliteration | téchnē |
| Strong's | G5078 |
| Definition | The ability to produce or accomplish something through acquired skill, craftsmanship, or technical know-how; mastery in a craft or profession. In broader usage, refers to any practical skill, technique, or specialized art including both manual and intellectual endeavors, particularly those learned through study and practice. Includes the attainment and application of skill in manual trades, the fine arts, or any area requiring expertise. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | trade |
| Literal | trade/craft |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέχνη |
| Strong's | G5078 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5078-01
to skill
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DFS); indicates indirect object, means, or relation in the dative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes acquired skill or craftsmanship. The dative feminine singular form is reflected by the English dative sense "to," preserving the case without adding contextual interpretation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
trade
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'to skill' misrepresents the relationship; 'trade' is the more accurate and contextually appropriate rendering for τέχνῃ here. |