σκευή
skeuḗ
G4631 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Object or equipment used for a specific function, especially furnishings or gear, often with attention to movable or auxiliary items; in maritime contexts, refers specifically to ship equipment, gear, or tackle, particularly spare or extra apparatus kept on board.
Semantic Range
equipment, apparatus, gear, tackle, apparatus of a ship, furniture, household fittings, military equipment
Root / Etymology
From the root σκευ- (skeu-), relating to 'equipment' or 'vessel'; derived from the noun σκεῦος meaning 'object, vessel, container.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, σκευή referred generally to equipment, furniture, or any implement or apparatus associated with a certain function, and could designate household fittings, military gear, or ship furnishings. In the Septuagint, it appears for furnishings or utensils. In the New Testament (Acts 27:19), it specifically denotes ship’s spare tackle or gear, emphasizing auxiliary or excess equipment, rather than permanent fittings. English translations such as 'tackling' or 'furniture' often reflect the context but may narrow the semantic range to specific technical applications. The term is broader in general Greek usage and overlaps with σκεῦος (container, vessel, implement), but σκευή tends to connote the collective or functional aspect of fixtures or gear, especially as moveable rather than fixed items.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from σκεῦος; furniture, i.e. spare tackle:--tackling.
Root Family
σκευ- (anaskeuázō) — to pack, to prepare, to equip
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4631-01 |
σκευὴν | skeuen | N ACC F SG |
tackle | equipment | tackle | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4631-01 |
Acts 27:19 | σκευὴν | skeuen | N ACC F SG |
tackle | equipment | tackle |