Episkēnóō — G1981
G1981 · Greek — ἐπισκηνόω
Pronunciation: ep-ee-skay-no'-o
Definition
verb
to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with
- to fix a tent or habitation on
- tropically, ἐπί τινα, of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help (A. V. rest upon)
Usually translated as
rest upon
Origin
from G1909 and G4637
Occurrences
Episkēnóō occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1)
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest (ἐπισκηνώσῃ) upon me.
Strong's Lexicon — E