Greek · G2682 · unreviewed

κατασκήνωσις

Dwelling place

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κατασκήνωσις G2682
Pronunciation kataskḗnōsis

What does κατασκήνωσις (kataskḗnōsis) mean in the Bible?

κατασκήνωσις (kataskḗnōsis) is a Greek word meaning "dwelling place". κατα-σκήνωσις, εως, ἡ [in LXX: 1Ch.

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Meaning

dwelling place
Extended definition

A temporary shelter or resting place, emphasizing transience rather than permanent dwelling

1prop., an encamping, taking up one's quarters (Polyb., al., see LS; and cf. LXX, ll. with).
2a lodging, abode: of birds, Mat.8:20, Luk.9:58.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 8:20 · Luke 9:58
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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