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ἐπισκηνόω G1981

G1981 is the Greek word ἐπισκηνόω, transliterated episkēnóō. The King James Version most often renders it rest.

Word: ἐπισκηνόωTransliteration: episkēnóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4637 (σκηνόω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

rest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: rest upon.

Verses using ἐπισκηνόω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1981 mean?

G1981 is the Greek word ἐπισκηνόω (episkēnóō), meaning to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with.

How is G1981 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rest (1 time).

How many times does G1981 appear in the Bible?

ἐπισκηνόω (episkēnóō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1981 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4637 (σκηνόω).

Nearby entries

G1978 · ἐπίσημος — remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent G1979 · ἐπισιτισμός — a provisioning, i.e. (concretely) food G1980 · ἐπισκέπτομαι — to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to…G1982 · ἐπισκιάζω — to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to…G1983 · ἐπισκοπέω — to oversee; by implication, to beware G1984 · ἐπισκοπή — inspection (for relief); by implication…

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