Strongs Number: G2730
- Greek Word
- κατοικέω
- Transliteration
- katoikeō
- Phonetic
- kat-oy-keh'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to house permanently that is reside (literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to dwell, settle
a. metaph. divine powers, influences, etc., are said to dwell in his soul, to pervade, prompt, govern it
2. to dwell in, inhabit
a. God is said to dwell in the temple, i.e. to be always present for worshippers
- Origin
- From G2596 and G3611
- Bible Usage
- dwell (-er) inhabitant (-ter).