Strong’s G0596

ἀποθήκη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

apothéké

Pronunciation

ah-po-THAY-kay

Definition

Storehouse, barn, granary

Meaning

a repository, granary, barn, storehouse.

Usage

The term "apothéké" refers to a place where goods, particularly grain or other agricultural produce, are stored. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical storehouses or barns where crops are kept after harvest. The word conveys the idea of storage and provision, often implying abundance and preparation for future needs.

Bible references

Matthew 3:12;Matthew 6:26;Matthew 13:30;Luke 3:17;Luke 12:18;Luke 12:24