The meaning of “σκηνόω”
Understanding skēnóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dwell. - to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Ta...
σκηνόω
dwell. - to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 1:14 | “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” Word: σκηνόω (skēnóō) | |
| Revelation 7:15 | “Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.” Word: σκηνόω (skēnóō) | |
| Revelation 12:12 | “Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Word: σκηνόω (skēnóō) | |
| Revelation 13:6 | “And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.” Word: σκηνόω (skēnóō) | |
| Revelation 21:3 | “And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” Word: σκηνόω (skēnóō) |