"an artisan; workman, mechanic, Acts 19:24, 38; Rev. 18:22; an architect, builder, Heb. 11:10*"
Definition and meaning
an artisan; workman, mechanic, Acts 19:24, 38; Rev. 18:22; an architect, builder, Heb. 11:10*
In the original Greek the word is written: τεχνίτης
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 technites (G5079) across the King James Bible.
For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
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 G5079 (technites) is a Greek word that means: an artisan; workman, mechanic, Acts 19:24, 38; Rev. 18:22; an architect, builder, Heb. 11:10* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word technites (G5079) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5079 is technites, a Greek word defined as: an artisan; workman, mechanic, Acts 19:24, 38; Rev. 18:22; an architect, builder, Heb. 11:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
technites is a Greek word found in the New Testament.