σκηνάς
skenas
tabernacles
apparently akin to σκεῦος and σκιά; a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively):--habitation, tabernacle.
Mark 9:5 · Word #17
Lexicon G4633
| Lemma | σκηνή |
| Transliteration | skēnḗ |
| Strong's | G4633 |
| In-context | tabernacles |
| Literal | tabernacles |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σκηνή |
| Strong's | G4633 |
SIBI-P1 G4633-02
dwelling-tents
| Root | σκηνή (skēnē) |
| Core Meanings | tent, tabernacle, dwelling, temporary shelter, habitation |
| Semantic Range | literal tents, temporary shelters, sacred tabernacle structures, symbolic dwelling places (including the body as a tent), heavenly or eschatological habitations |
| Conceptual Significance | σκηνή evokes Israel’s wilderness tabernacle and the Feast of Tabernacles, symbolizing divine presence dwelling among the people. In broader biblical theology, it can signify God’s dwelling with humanity, both in earthly worship and in anticipated eschatological fulfillment. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP,). Functions as a direct object or object of certain prepositions; refers to multiple tents or tabernacles. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Dwelling-tents" preserves the core image of σκηνή as a tent used for habitation, maintaining its concrete sense of a temporary yet sacred or significant dwelling. The plural form reflects the accusative feminine plural (AFP), indicating multiple tents functioning as direct objects in the clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σκηνή (tent, tabernacle, dwelling, temporary shelter, habitation)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4633-01 |
skenais | in the dwelling-tents |
G4633-03 |
skene | the tent-dwelling (feminine singular) |
G4633-04 |
skenen | a tent-dwelling |
Word Usage (20 occurrences of G4633)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:4 | σκηνάς | skenas | |
| Mark 9:5 | σκηνάς | skenas | tabernacles |
| Luke 9:33 | σκηνὰς | skenas | tabernacles |