1886. epaulis
Strong's Lexicon
epaulis: Dwelling, habitation, homestead

Original Word: ἐπαύλις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: epaulis
Pronunciation: eh-POW-lis
Phonetic Spelling: (ep'-ow-lis)
Definition: Dwelling, habitation, homestead
Meaning: a farm, estate, dwelling, habitation.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "epauleō," meaning "to dwell" or "to settle."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "epaulis" is מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan), which also means dwelling or habitation, particularly in the context of the tabernacle or a place where God's presence resides.

Usage: The term "epaulis" refers to a place of dwelling or habitation, often implying a rural or pastoral setting. It is used to describe a homestead or a place where one resides, typically in a more permanent or settled manner.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of a dwelling or homestead was central to family life and societal structure. The "epaulis" would often be a place where extended families lived together, working the land and maintaining their livelihoods. This term reflects the agrarian lifestyle that was common in the ancient world, where land ownership and family homesteads were vital for survival and prosperity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from epi and aulé
Definition
a habitation
NASB Translation
homestead (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1886: ἔπαυλις

ἔπαυλις, ἐπαυλισεως, (ἐπί and αὖλις tent, place to pass the night in; hence, a country-house, cottage, cabin, fold), a farm; a dwelling (A. V. habitation): Acts 1:20 from Psalm 68:26 (). (Diodorus, Plutarch, others; also a camp, military quarters, Plato, Polybius)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
habitation, dwelling, residence

From epi and an equivalent of aule; a hut over the head, i.e. A dwelling -- habitation.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK aule

Forms and Transliterations
επαύλεις έπαυλεις επαύλεσι επαύλεσιν επαύλεων επαύλεως έπαυλιν επαυλις έπαυλις ἔπαυλις epaulis épaulis
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
Acts 1:20 N-NFS
GRK: Γενηθήτω ἡ ἔπαυλις αὐτοῦ ἔρημος
NAS: of Psalms, LET HIS HOMESTEAD BE MADE
KJV: Let his habitation be desolate,
INT: Let become the homestead of him desolate

Strong's Greek 1886
1 Occurrence


ἔπαυλις — 1 Occ.

















1885b
Top of Page
Top of Page