ΣΚΑΦΗΝ, σκαφην
SKAPHĒN, skaphēn
Sounds Like: skah-FEEN
Translations: bowl, a bowl, trough, a trough, tub, a tub, basin, a basin
From the root: ΣΚΑΦΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a vessel, such as a bowl, trough, tub, or basin. It was used for various purposes, including holding food, water, or other liquids, and could be made of wood, clay, or other materials.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4629 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Acts of the Apostles — 27:30
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Daniel (Theodotion) — 14:33
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Acts — 27:30
From the same root
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