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κατοικέω G2730

G2730 is the Greek word κατοικέω, transliterated katoikéō. The King James Version most often renders it dwell.

Word: κατοικέωTransliteration: katoikéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 42 verses

What it means

to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G3611 (οἰκέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 44 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

dwell 17×dwelt 10×dwelleth 6×dwelling 3×dwellers 2×inhabiters 2×dwelt in 1×should 1×dwellest 1×inhabitants 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dwell(-er), inhabitant(-ter).

Verses using κατοικέω

The first 40 of 42 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:23 · KJV

And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

Matthew 4:13 · KJV

And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:

Matthew 12:45 · KJV

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

Matthew 23:21 · KJV

And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

Luke 11:26 · KJV

Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

Luke 13:4 · KJV

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

Acts 1:19 · KJV

And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

Acts 1:20 · KJV

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

Acts 2:5 · KJV

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Acts 2:9 · KJV

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

Acts 2:14 · KJV

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Acts 4:16 · KJV

Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

Acts 7:2 · KJV

And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,

Acts 7:4 · KJV

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

Acts 7:48 · KJV

Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Acts 9:22 · KJV

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Acts 9:32 · KJV

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Acts 9:35 · KJV

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Acts 11:29 · KJV

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

Acts 13:27 · KJV

For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

Acts 17:24 · KJV

God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Acts 17:26 · KJV

And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

Acts 19:10 · KJV

And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 19:17 · KJV

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Ephesians 3:17 · KJV

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Colossians 1:19 · KJV

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Colossians 2:9 · KJV

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Hebrews 11:9 · KJV

By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

James 4:5 · KJV

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

2 Peter 3:13 · KJV

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Revelation 2:13 · KJV

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

Revelation 3:10 · KJV

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Revelation 6:10 · KJV

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Revelation 8:13 · KJV

And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!

Revelation 11:10 · KJV

And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

Revelation 12:12 · KJV

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.

Revelation 13:8 · KJV

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Revelation 13:12 · KJV

And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

Revelation 13:14 · KJV

And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

Revelation 14:6 · KJV

And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

Common questions

What does Strong's G2730 mean?

G2730 is the Greek word κατοικέω (katoikéō), meaning to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively).

How is G2730 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dwell (17 times), dwelt (10 times), dwelleth (6 times), dwelling (3 times), dwellers (2 times), among others.

How many times does G2730 appear in the Bible?

κατοικέω (katoikéō) is tagged in 42 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2730 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G3611 (οἰκέω).

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