Strong's Lexicon egkatoikeó: To dwell in, to inhabit Original Word: ἐγκατοικέω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐν (en, "in") and κατοικέω (katoikeó, "to dwell" or "to inhabit") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐγκατοικέω, the concept of dwelling is often expressed in Hebrew by the verb שָׁכַן (shakan, Strong's H7931), which is used to describe God's presence dwelling among His people. Usage: The verb ἐγκατοικέω is used to describe the act of dwelling or residing within a particular place. It conveys a sense of permanence and establishment, often implying a settled or continuous habitation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the indwelling presence of God or His Spirit within believers, emphasizing a deep, abiding relationship. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of dwelling or inhabiting was closely tied to identity and belonging. To dwell in a city or region often meant to be a part of its community and culture. In the Jewish context, the idea of God dwelling among His people was central to their understanding of the covenant relationship, as seen in the tabernacle and temple imagery. The New Testament expands this concept to the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers, signifying a new covenant relationship through Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and katoikeó Definition to settle down in (a place), reside NASB Translation living (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1460: ἐγκατοικέωἐγκατοικέω (T WH ἐνκατοικέω, see ἐν, III. 3), ἐγκατοίκω; to dwell among: ἐν αὐτοῖς, among them, 2 Peter 2:8. (Very rare in secular writings as (Herodotus 4, 204); Euripides, fragment (188) quoted in Dio Chrysostom or. 73 fin; Polybius 18, 26, 13.) STRONGS NT 1460a: ἐγκαυχάομαιἐγκαυχάομαι (T WH ἐνκαυχάομαι, see ἐν, III. 3); to glory in: followed by ἐν with the dative of the object (Psalm 51:3 From en and katoikeo; to settle down in a place, i.e. Reside -- dwell among. see GREEK en see GREEK katoikeo |
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