Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατασκήνωσις”
Understanding kataskḗnōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
nest. - an encamping, i.e. (figuratively) a perch
G2682
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατασκήνωσις
Phonetickat-as-kay'-no-sis
Transliterationkataskḗnōsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
nest. - an encamping, i.e. (figuratively) a perch
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:20 | “And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” Word: κατασκήνωσις (kataskḗnōsis) | |
| Luke 9:58 | “And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” Word: κατασκήνωσις (kataskḗnōsis) |