Strong's Greek Concordance

G2336: θήκη

thḗkē · “sheath”

Definition

a receptacle, i.e. scabbard

KJV translates it as: sheath

Word origin: from G5087 (τίθημι);

Extended definition

Θήκη, -ης, ἡ
(τίθημι), [in LXX: Exo.25:27 (בַּיִת), Isa.6:13 3:26 * ;]
a receptacle, chest, case: of the sheath of a sword, Jhn.18:11.†
(AS)

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How G2336 is translated

  • sheath. ×1

Bible verses with G2336 (thḗkē)

Thḗkē appears in 1 verse.

  • John 18:11

    Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?