κατοικέω
katoikeōVerbG2730
to dwell
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G3611 (οἰκέω);
Short Definition
to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to inhabit, dwell in
2.Intrans., to settle, dwell
LXX Usage: very frequently and nearly always for יָשַׁב
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
41 timesAppears 41 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
19
Revelation
11
Matthew
4
Colossians
2
Luke
2
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 3:13
- Acts 19:17
- Acts 7:48
- Luke 11:26
- Revelation 13:8
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