Strong’s G4632

σκεῦος

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

skeuos

Pronunciation

SKYOO-os

Definition

Vessel, implement, container, instrument

Meaning

a vessel to contain liquid; a vessel of mercy or wrath; any instrument by which anything is done; a household utensil; of ships: tackle.

Usage

In the New Testament, "skeuos" is used to refer to physical objects such as containers or vessels, as well as metaphorically to describe people as instruments or vessels of God's purpose. It can denote both common and sacred objects, depending on the context.

Bible references

Matthew 12:29;Mark 3:27;Mark 11:16;Luke 8:16;Luke 17:31;John 19:29;Acts 9:15;Acts 10:11;Acts 10:16;Acts 11:5;Acts 27:17;Romans 9:21;Romans 9:22;Romans 9:23;2 Corinthians 4:7;1 Thessalonians 4:4;2 Timothy 2:20;2 Timothy 2:21;Hebrews 9:21;1 Peter 3:7;Revelation 2:27;Revelation 18:12;Revelation 18:12