The meaning of “ἐνοικέω”
Understanding enoikéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dwell in. - to inhabit (figuratively)
ἐνοικέω
dwell in. - to inhabit (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:11 | “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” Word: ἐνοικέω (enoikéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:16 | “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Word: ἐνοικέω (enoikéō) | |
| Colossians 3:16 | “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Word: ἐνοικέω (enoikéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:5 | “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” Word: ἐνοικέω (enoikéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:14 | “That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.” Word: ἐνοικέω (enoikéō) |