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Strong's #1981: episkenoo (pronounced ep-ee-skay-no'-o)

from 1909 and 4637; to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with :--rest upon.




Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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episkēnoō

1) to fix a tent or habitation on

1a) to take possession of and live in the houses

1a1) of the citizens

1a2) of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from G1909 and G4637

Citing in TDNT: 7:386, 1040




Usage:

This word is used 1 times:

2 Corinthians 12:9: "the power of Christ may rest upon me."









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