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Strong's G2336 θήκη (theke)

Theke means “sheath” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2336 — choach (“thorn”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2336
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G2336 Quick Answer

Strong's G2336 θήκη (theke) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. theke (thay'-kay) n. 1. a receptacle, i.e. scabbard [from G5087] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include sheath. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
theke (thay'-kay) n. 1. a receptacle, i.e. scabbard [from G5087]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
sheath

Meaning and Definition

theke (thay'-kay) n. 1. a receptacle, i.e. scabbard [from G5087] KJV: sheath Root(s): G5087

Original Word
θήκη
Transliteration
theke
Derivation
Root: τίθημι R1: 5087
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2336. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

sheath

Usage: 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 Strong's G2336 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render theke, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

sheath John 18:11

How Strong's G2336 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2336 (θήκη) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2336 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2336 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

John 18:11 KJV

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?

Strong's G2336 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 25:27 Septuagint / Brenton

And the rings shall be for bearings for the staffs, that they may bear the table with them.

Isaiah 3:26 Septuagint / Brenton

And the stores of your ornaments shall mourn, and thou shalt be left alone, and shalt be leveled with the ground.

Isaiah 6:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And yet there shall be a tenth upon it, and again it shall be for a spoil, as a turpentine tree, and as an acorn when it falls out of its husk.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2336.

Exodus 25:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the rings shall be for bearings for the staffs, that they may bear the table with them.
Isaiah 3:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the stores of your ornaments shall mourn, and thou shalt be left alone, and shalt be leveled with the ground.
Isaiah 6:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And yet there shall be a tenth upon it, and again it shall be for a spoil, as a turpentine tree, and as an acorn when it falls out of its husk.
John 18:11 New Testament, KJV
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?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2336, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 25:27
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 3:26 Isaiah 6:13
John 1 usage, New Testament
John 18:11

Strong's G2336 FAQ

What does theke (θήκη) mean?

Theke (Strong's G2336) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sheath". theke (thay'-kay) n. 1. a receptacle, i.e. scabbard [from G5087]

How many times is theke (θήκη) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2336 across 3 books.

Where can I study theke (θήκη) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2336 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate theke (θήκη)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sheath. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2336 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2336, with linked reader references where each row is available.