Greek Word Study
The meaning of “οἰκέω”
Understanding oikéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dwell. - to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere) - by implication, to cohabit
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
οἰκέω
Phoneticoy-keh'-o
Transliterationoikéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dwell. - to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere) - by implication, to cohabit
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 7:20 | “Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.” Word: οἰκέω (oikéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:12 | “But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.” Word: οἰκέω (oikéō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:16 | “Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.” Word: οἰκέω (oikéō) |