Schoiníon — G4979

Definition

neuter noun

of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (generally)

1. universally, a rope

Usually translated as

small cord, rope

Origin

diminutive of schoînos (a rush or flag-plant

Occurrences

Schoiníon occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (1), Acts (1)

• John 2:15 — And when he had made a scourge of small cords (σχοινίων), he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
• Acts 27:32 — Then the soldiers cut off the ropes (σχοινία) of the boat, and let her fall off.