G4631
σκευή
furniture, i.e. spare tackle
Transliteration
skeuḗPronunciation
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furniture, i.e. spare tackle
σκευή(skeuḗ)
Strong’s Definition
furniture, i.e. spare tackle
from G4632 (σκεῦος);
“And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.”
No verses found containing this word study ID.
Strong's G4631: A feminine noun meaning ship's gear or tackle, specifically referring to the equipment and apparatus necessary for sailing. Used in Acts during Paul's shipwreck narrative, representing the desperate measures taken to save the ship during the storm.
U- Unveiling the Word
Σκευή represents the essential equipment needed for maritime operation, appearing in Acts' dramatic shipwreck narrative. Its use describes the desperate measures taken by the crew to survive, throwing overboard valuable but non-essential equipment. Early church writers saw in this word a metaphor for discarding worldly encumbrances for spiritual survival. The word carries deeper significance about prioritizing what truly matters in times of crisis and the wisdom of letting go of non-essentials for the sake of salvation.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
The word follows regular first declension patterns for feminine nouns, with case endings indicating its function in sentences.
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its specific nautical context. Thayer's notes its technical usage in maritime settings. LSJ documents extensive use in classical maritime literature. Vine's highlights its single New Testament appearance. Moulton and Milligan cite papyri showing its use in shipping documents.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Acts 27:19: "On the third day, they threw the ship's [tackle] [σκευή] overboard with their own hands."
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Σκευή reminds us that sometimes we must let go of what seems valuable to preserve what's truly essential. In Paul's shipwreck narrative, it illustrates how the good news of King Jesus often requires us to release worldly security for spiritual salvation, trusting God's providence over material provisions.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4631: A feminine noun meaning ship's gear or tackle, specifically referring to the equipment and apparatus necessary for sailing. Used in Acts during Paul's shipwreck narrative, representing the desperate measures taken to save the ship during the storm.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: ships, nautical-terms, acts, paul, shipwreck, maritime, equipment, survival, sacrifice, journey, storms, navigation