κατασκηνόω

kataskēnoōVerbG2681

to dwell

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G4637 (σκηνόω);

Short Definition

to camp down, i.e. haunt; figuratively, to remain

Full Lexicon Entry

to pitch one's tent, lodge, dwell: ὑπό, with accusative; ἐπ᾽ ἐλπιδι, (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for סָכַךְ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:26
  • Luke 13:19
  • Matthew 13:32
  • Mark 4:32

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