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Lexicon :: Strong's G1981 - episkēnoō

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ἐπισκηνόω
Transliteration
episkēnoō (Key)
Pronunciation
ep-ee-skay-no'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:386,1040

Strong’s Definitions

ἐπισκηνόω episkēnóō, ep-ee-skay-no'-o; from G1909 and G4637; to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with :—rest upon.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G1981 in the following manner: rest (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G1981 in the following manner: rest (1x).
  1. to fix a tent or habitation on

    1. to take possession of and live in the houses

      1. of the citizens

      2. of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐπισκηνόω episkēnóō, ep-ee-skay-no'-o; from G1909 and G4637; to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with :—rest upon.
STRONGS G1981:
ἐπισκηνόω, -ῶ: 1 aorist ἐπεσκήνωσα; to fix a tent or habitation on: ἐπὶ τὰς οἰκίας, to take possession of and live in the houses (of the citizens), Polybius 4, 18, 8; ταῖς οἰκίαις, 4, 72, 1; tropically, ἐπί τινα, of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help, [A. V. rest upon], 2 Corinthians 12:9.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Corinthians
12:9

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Strong's Number G1981 matches the Greek ἐπισκηνόω (episkēnoō),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:9 - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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