σκηνόω (skēnóō) — Dwell
Greek word study: σκηνόω (skēnóō), Strong's G4637. 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
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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)
KJV translation words: dwell
Strong's G4637 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 1:14 and last appears in Revelation 21:3.
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Verses (all 5)
- John 1:14 — ἐσκήνωσεν — He dwelt
- Revelation 7:15 — σκηνώσει — will tabernacle
- Revelation 12:12 — σκηνοῦντες — dwelling
- Revelation 13:6 — σκηνοῦντας — dwelling
- Revelation 21:3 — σκηνώσει — He will tabernacle
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4636 σκῆνος (skēnos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1981 ἐπισκηνόω (episkēnóō), G2681 κατασκηνόω (kataskēnóō), G4638 σκήνωμα (skḗnōma).
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What does skēnóō (G4637) mean?
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).
How is G4637 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4637 as: dwell.
How often does σκηνόω (skēnóō) appear?
Strong's G4637 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 1:14 and last appears in Revelation 21:3.
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