ἐνοικέω

enoikeōVerbG1774

to dwell in/with

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3611 (οἰκέω);

Short Definition

to inhabit (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to dwell in; metaphorically: ὁ θεός; πνεῦμα; ὁ λόγος; πίστις; ἁμαρτία.
LXX Usage: chiefly (29/36) for יָשַׁב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
2
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 6:16
  • 2 Timothy 1:5
  • 2 Timothy 1:14
  • Colossians 3:16
  • Romans 8:11

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