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. |