Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to rest upon/dwell
Usage: ἐπι-σκηνόω, -ῶ to tent upon, spread a tabernacle over: metaphorically, before ἐπ᾽ ἐμέ (RV, rest upon, cover), 2Co.12:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1981
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1981 Quick Answer
Strong's G1981 ἐπισκηνόω (episkenoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. episkenoo (ep-ee-skay-noh'-o) v. 1. to tent upon 2. (figuratively) abide with It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include upon. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- episkenoo (ep-ee-skay-noh'-o) v. 1. to tent upon 2. (figuratively) abide with
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- upon
Meaning and Definition
episkenoo (ep-ee-skay-noh'-o) v. 1. to tent upon 2. (figuratively) abide with [from G1909 and G4637] KJV: rest upon Root(s): G1909, G4637
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1981. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1981 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render episkenoo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
upon
2 Corinthians 12:9
How Strong's G1981 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1981 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1981 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
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 upon me.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1981.
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 upon me.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1981, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1981 FAQ
What does episkenoo (ἐπισκηνόω) mean?
Episkenoo (Strong's G1981) is a Greek word most simply glossed "rest upon". episkenoo (ep-ee-skay-noh'-o) v. 1. to tent upon 2. (figuratively) abide with
How many times is episkenoo (ἐπισκηνόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1981 across 1 book.
Where can I study episkenoo (ἐπισκηνόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1981 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate episkenoo (ἐπισκηνόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as upon. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.