τέχνης
technes
by art
from the base of τίκτω; art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill:--art, craft, occupation.
Acts 17:29 · Word #15
Lexicon G5078
| Lemma | τέχνη |
| Transliteration | téchnē |
| Strong's | G5078 |
| In-context | by art |
| Literal | of-art-craft |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέχνη |
| Strong's | G5078 |
SIBI-P1 G5078-02
of craft-skill
| Root | τέχνη (téchnē) |
| Core Meanings | art, craft, skill, trade, workmanship, technical knowledge |
| Semantic Range | practical skill, artisan craft, trade or occupation, artistic technique, technical expertise, methodical knowledge applied in production |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical and Greco-Roman contexts, τέχνη signifies cultivated skill or trade, often associated with craftsmanship or professional expertise. It highlights human capacity to produce, shape, and construct through learned ability, sometimes contrasted with divine creative power. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS). The genitive case typically expresses possession, source, means, or association; here it denotes relation to or source in craft/skill. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun τέχνη denotes skill expressed in productive art or trade. Rendering it as "craft-skill" preserves both the idea of practical artistry and technical ability. The genitive singular form is reflected by the prepositional phrase "of craft-skill," maintaining its grammatical function. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root τέχνη (art, craft, skill, trade, workmanship, technical knowledge)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5078-01 |
techne | to/for the craft-skill |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G5078)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:29 | τέχνης | technes | by art |
| Acts 18:3 | τέχνῃ | techne | trade |