Greek Word Study
σκηνόω
skēnóō
G4637
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4637
KJV Translations
dwell
Derivation / Root
from G4636 (σκῆνος);
Definition of skēnóō
σκηνόω (skēnóō) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes from G4636 (σκῆνος); See the root word: G4636 (σκῆνος).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from σκηνόω.
σκῆνος
skēnos
G4636
a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
ἐπισκηνόω
episkēnóō
G1981
to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with
κατασκηνόω
kataskēnóō
G2681
to camp down, i.e. haunt; figuratively, to remain
σκήνωμα
skḗnōma
G4638
an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
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