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Strongs Number: G4632


Greek Word:  σκεῦος
Transliteration:  skeuos
Phonetic:  skyoo'-os
Part of Speech:  Noun Neuter
Strongs Definition: 

a vessel implement: equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specifically a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband])

Thayers Definition: 

1. a vessel

2. an implement

a. in the plural

1. household utensils, domestic gear

2. the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes

3. metaph.

a. a man of quality, a chosen instrument

b. in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed "Vessel" was a common Greek metaphor for "body" since Greeks thoughtof souls living temporarily in bodies.

Origin:  Of uncertain affinity
Bible Usage:  goods sail stuff vessel.