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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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