"art, skill, Acts 17:29; an art, trade, craft, Acts 18:3; Rev. 18:22*"
Definition and meaning
art, skill, Acts 17:29; an art, trade, craft, Acts 18:3; Rev. 18:22*
In the original Greek the word is written: τέχνη
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of techne (G5078) across the King James Bible.
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
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Common questions
Strong's G5078 (techne) is a Greek word that means: art, skill, Acts 17:29; an art, trade, craft, Acts 18:3; Rev. 18:22* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word techne (G5078) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5078 is techne, a Greek word defined as: art, skill, Acts 17:29; an art, trade, craft, Acts 18:3; Rev. 18:22*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
techne is a Greek word found in the New Testament.