σκάφης
skáphē
boat
A shallow vessel, bowl, or trough, primarily used for holding, mixing, or serving food, liquids, or other substances. By extension, can refer to various shallow containers in domestic, ritual, or agricultural contexts. In specific contexts, it may refer to a kneading trough, basin, or even, more generally, to a dish or large plate used for serving or preparing meals.
Acts 27:32 · Word #8
Lexicon G4627
| Lemma | σκάφη |
| Transliteration | skáphē |
| Strong's | G4627 |
| Definition | A shallow vessel, bowl, or trough, primarily used for holding, mixing, or serving food, liquids, or other substances. By extension, can refer to various shallow containers in domestic, ritual, or agricultural contexts. In specific contexts, it may refer to a kneading trough, basin, or even, more generally, to a dish or large plate used for serving or preparing meals. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | boat |
| Literal | boat |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σκάφη |
| Strong's | G4627 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4627-02
of a hollowed vessel
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive case (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered as "of." "Hollowed vessel" preserves the root sense of something dug or scooped out, reflecting the etymological link to hollowing or carving. |
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