ἐπισκηνόω

episkēnoōVerbG1981

to rest upon/dwell

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4637 (σκηνόω);

Short Definition

to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with

Full Lexicon Entry

to tent upon, spread a tabernacle over: metaphorically, *ἐμέ *(RV, rest upon, cover).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

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