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σκηνόω

skēnoōto dwellHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb5 occurrences2 books5 verses

Definition

σκηνόω, -ῶ

(σκηνή), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁכַן ;]

to have one's tabernacle, to dwell (in π. of temporary dwelling, see MM, Exp., xxii): before ἐπί, with accusative of person(s), Revelation 7:15; before ἐν, with dative of person(s), John 1:14; id. with dative loc., Revelation 12:12; 13:6; before μετά, with genitive of person(s), Revelation 21:3 (cf. ἐπι-, κατα-σκηνόω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σκηνόω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. John 1:14ἐσκήνωσεν · made His dwelling
    The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
  2. Revelation 7:15σκηνώσει · will spread His tabernacle
    For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.
  3. Revelation 12:12σκηνοῦντες · dwell
    Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”
  4. Revelation 13:6σκηνοῦντας · dwell
    And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven.
  5. Revelation 21:3σκηνώσει · He will dwell
    And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.