σκηνόω G4637

G4637 is the Greek word σκηνόω, transliterated skēnóō. The King James Version most often renders it dwell.

Word: σκηνόωTransliteration: skēnóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

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).

Where it comes from

from G4636 (σκῆνος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

dwell 4×dwelt 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dwell.

Verses using σκηνόω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

John 1:14 · KJV

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.

Revelation 7:15 · KJV

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.

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 13:6 · KJV

And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

Revelation 21:3 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4637 mean?

G4637 is the Greek word σκηνόω (skēnóō), meaning 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).

How is G4637 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dwell (4 times), dwelt (1 time).

How many times does G4637 appear in the Bible?

σκηνόω (skēnóō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4637 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4636 (σκῆνος).

Nearby entries

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