GreekG1981Verb
ἐπισκηνόω
episkēnoō
“to rest upon/dwell”
1Occurrences
G1981Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4637 (σκηνόω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to tent upon, spread a tabernacle over: metaphorically, *ἐμέ *(RV, rest upon, cover).
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Grammar & Morphology
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἐπισκηνόω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
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Key Passages
2 Corinthians 12:9BSB
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
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