Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐγκατοικέω”
Understanding enkatoikéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dwell among. - to settle down in a place, i.e. reside
G1460
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐγκατοικέω
Phoneticeng-kat-oy-keh'-o
Transliterationenkatoikéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dwell among. - to settle down in a place, i.e. reside
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 2:8 | “(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)” Word: ἐγκατοικέω (enkatoikéō) |