σκηνόω
skēnoōVerbG4637
to dwell
From: from G4636 (σκῆνος);
Short Definition
to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion)
Full Lexicon Entry
to have one's tabernacle, to dwell (in π. of temporary dwelling, see MM, Exp., xxii): with accusative of person(s); dative loc.; with genitive of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁכַן
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
4
John
1
Key Passages
- John 1:14
- Revelation 12:12
- Revelation 13:6
- Revelation 21:3
- Revelation 7:15
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