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 times

Appears 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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