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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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σχοινίον

Strong’s: G4979

Associated OET lemmas: σχοινίον

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, n.

Inflections: σχοινίον; -ου

Sense 1: cord, rope

Semantic entry: 6.18

Semantic domains: Artifacts

Subdomains: Instruments Used in Binding and Fastening

Definition: thick cord formed by twisting or braiding several strands together; made of a variety of materials, including palm fibers, linen, or reeds

Notes: The ropes mentioned in OET ACT 27:32 would obviously have been rather thick, while in OET JHN 2:15 the whip which Jesus made in driving the animals and merchants out of the Temple would probably have consisted of strong cords.

Further resources: realia:1.14