οἰκέω (oikéō) — Dwell

Greek word study: οἰκέω (oikéō), Strong's G3611. to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit

GreekStrong's G3611
Quick definition
Greek word
οἰκέω (oikéō)

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to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit

Word study
Derivation: from G3624 (οἶκος);

KJV translation words: dwell

Where this word appears

Strong's G3611 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 7:17 and last appears in 1 Timothy 6:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

dwells ×4is dwelling ×2to dwell ×2dwelling ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

οἰκεῖ ×4οἰκεῖν ×2οἰκοῦσα ×2οἰκῶν ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×51 Corinthians ×31 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3624 οἶκος (oîkos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1774 ἐνοικέω (enoikéō), G2730 κατοικέω (katoikéō), G3610 οἰκέτης (oikétēs), G3612 οἴκημα (oíkēma), G3613 οἰκητήριον (oikētḗrion), G3625 οἰκουμένη (oikouménē), G3939 παροικέω (paroikéō), G4039 περιοικέω (perioikéō), G4924 συνοικέω (synoikéō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does oikéō (G3611) mean?

To occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit.

How is G3611 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3611 as: dwell.

How often does οἰκέω (oikéō) appear?

Strong's G3611 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 7:17 and last appears in 1 Timothy 6:16.