Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TENT-MAKER tent'-mak-er (skenopoios): Mentioned only once (Acts 18:3). Paul's native province of Cilicia was noted for its goats' hair cloth which was exported under the name of cilicium and was used largely for tentmaking. We are told in the passage mentioned that Paul dwelt with Aquila and Priscilla, and worked with them at tent-making (compare Acts 20:34). See also CRAFTS, II, 18.

Multi-Version Concordance Tent-maker (1 Occurrence) Acts 18:3 and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them. (WEY BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)