The term "inhabits" in the Bible often refers to the presence or dwelling of God, people, or other beings within a particular place. It conveys a sense of residing, dwelling, or living in a location, whether it be physical or spiritual. This concept is significant in understanding the relationship between God and His creation, as well as the interactions among people and nations.

Divine Inhabitation

One of the most profound uses of "inhabits" in the Bible is in reference to God inhabiting His creation. Psalm 22:3 states, "Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel." This verse highlights the idea that God dwells among the praises of His people, indicating His presence is not confined to a physical temple but is dynamically present wherever His people worship Him.

The concept of God inhabiting the earth is also seen in the creation narrative. In Genesis, God creates the world and places humanity within it, signifying His intention to dwell among His creation. This is further emphasized in the New Testament, where the incarnation of Jesus Christ is seen as God taking on human flesh to dwell among humanity (John 1:14).

Human Inhabitation

The Bible frequently discusses the inhabitation of lands by various peoples and nations. The Promised Land, for example, is a central theme in the Old Testament, where God promises the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. Inhabitation of this land is contingent upon the Israelites' obedience to God's commandments. Deuteronomy 11:31-32 states, "For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you. When you possess and inhabit it, be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances I am setting before you today."

The concept of inhabitation also carries a moral and spiritual dimension. The Israelites are warned against adopting the practices of the nations they displace, as these practices could lead them away from God. Leviticus 18:3 instructs, "You must not follow the practices of the land of Egypt, where you used to live, or follow the practices of the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. You must not walk in their customs."

Spiritual Inhabitation

In the New Testament, the idea of inhabitation takes on a spiritual dimension with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Believers are described as temples of the Holy Spirit, indicating that God inhabits the hearts of those who follow Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:16 states, "Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?" This indwelling signifies a personal and transformative relationship between God and the believer.

The concept of inhabitation is also linked to the Kingdom of God, which Jesus describes as being within or among His followers (Luke 17:21). This suggests that God's reign and presence are not limited to a physical location but are manifest wherever His will is done.

Conclusion

The theme of inhabitation in the Bible underscores the intimate relationship between God and His creation, as well as the moral and spiritual responsibilities of those who inhabit the earth. Whether through divine presence, human settlement, or spiritual indwelling, the concept of inhabitation reveals the dynamic and multifaceted ways in which God interacts with the world.3427. yashab -- to sit, remain, dwell
... 9), enthroned (9), had (1), inhabit (6), inhabitant (27), inhabitants (202),
inhabitants of dwell (1), inhabited (25), inhabiting (1), inhabits (1), left (1 ...
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The Loftiness of God
... Of a high and lofty One, who inhabits eternity. ... We should not have known that there
was a high and lofty One, who inhabits eternity, if he had not told us. ...
/.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon xxxix the loftiness of.htm

The Atonement. April 11.
... He died because He was Love"love itself, love boundless, unconquerable,
unchangeable"love which inhabits eternity, and therefore could not be hardened or ...
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That Neither the Whole Universe nor the Elements are God, nor are ...
... and a city of one people, so also the world is the abode [170] of the whole human
race; and that which is inhabited is one thing, that which inhabits another. ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap vi that neither the whole.htm

Synopsis. --The Cardinal Point in the Present Discussion
... nature, now so embryonic, shall have become adult, it will doubtless so pervade
and rule the physical and psychical natures which it inhabits that the ...
/.../miracles and supernatural religion/viii synopsis the cardinal point in.htm

A Call to Holy Living
... man is above the nature of the beast; for the children of God are partakers of the
divine nature, God dwelleth in them, and the Spirit of God inhabits them as ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/a call to holy living.htm

About the Dragon and the Young Man.
... tales of falsehood before Pilate, for this became me; I am he who inflamed Judas,
and bought him, that he should betray Christ; I am he who inhabits and holds ...
/.../unknown/acts of the holy apostle thomas/about the dragon and the.htm

Discerning Prayer.
... And, if the position of man in his relation to the earth he inhabits is recognized
and understood, there is no unreasonableness in a God-fearing man looking to ...
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The Domain or Province of Science.
... substance as matters master, which ever was, and is above matter, which takes hold
of matter and builds germ cells and sperm cells and inhabits them, as the ...
/.../the domain or province of.htm

Synopsis. --Biblical Miracles the Effluence of Extraordinary Lives ...
... It indeed uses these to build the various bodies it inhabits, but again
it leaves these to destroy those bodies when it quits them. ...
/.../v synopsis biblical miracles the effluence.htm

Treatise ii. On the Dress of virgins.
... obedience of service, that nothing impure or profane may be brought into the temple
of God, lest He should be offended, and forsake the temple which He inhabits ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/treatise ii on the dress.htm

Inhabits (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Inhabits (2 Occurrences). Isaiah 42:11 Let the wilderness
and its cities raise their voices, with the villages that Kedar inhabits. ...
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Deer (15 Occurrences)
... the Bible rendered "hart" and "hind," terms which are more commonly applied to the
male and female of the red deer, Cervus elaphus, which inhabits Great Britain ...
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Badger (9 Occurrences)
... One species (M. vulgaris), called also brock, inhabits the north of Europe and Asia;
another species (Taxidea Americana / Labradorica) inhabits the northern ...
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Porcupine (3 Occurrences)
... when attacked. It inhabits the countries bordering the Mediterranean.
The ... often stated. It inhabits most of Europe and Asia. It ...
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Antelope (2 Occurrences)
... The recently discovered Merrill's gazelle (Gazella Merrilli) inhabits the hilly
country near Jerusalem and is not commonly distinguished from the dorcas gazelle ...
/a/antelope.htm - 11k

Camel (13 Occurrences)
... The latter inhabits the temperate and cold parts of central Asia and is not
likely to have been known to Biblical writers. The Arabian ...
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Goat (92 Occurrences)
... Bible "chamois." 2. Wild Goats: The original of our domestic goats is believed to
be the Persian wild goat or pasang, Capra aegagrus, which inhabits some of ...
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Inhabitress (12 Occurrences)

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Kedar (11 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 42:11 Let the wilderness and its cities raise their voices, with the villages
that Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing. ...
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Inhabitant (54 Occurrences)
... Compare Cowper, Olney Hymns, XIV, "Who built it, who inhabits there?" So in 1
Chronicles 5:9 the King James Version, "And eastward he inhabited unto the ...
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