1981. episkénoó

Lexicon

episkénoó: To dwell upon, to tabernacle over, to cover

Original Word: ἐπισκηνόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: episkénoó
Pronunciation: ep-ee-skay-no'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-skay-no'-o)
Definition: To dwell upon, to tabernacle over, to cover
Meaning: I raise a tent (over), dwell, spread a tabernacle over.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

rest upon.

From epi and skenoo; to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with -- rest upon.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK skenoo

HELPS Word-studies

1981 episkēnóō (from 1909 /epí, "on" and 4637 /skēnóō, "to dwell in a pitched tent") – properly, to pitch (live in) a tent; (figuratively) power radiating from Christ as He comes upon (Gk epi) someone, so that He dwells in the committed believer.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from epi and skénoó
Definition
to tent upon, fig. abide
NASB Translation
dwell (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1981: ἐπισκηνόω

ἐπισκηνόω, ἐπισκήνω: 1 aorist ἐπεσκηνωσα; to fix a tent or habitation on: ἐπί τάς οἰκίας, to take possession of and live in the houses (of the citizens), Polybius 4, 18, 8; ταῖς οἰκίαις, 4, 72, 1; tropically, ἐπί τινα, of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help (A. V. rest upon), 2 Corinthians 12:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and σκηνόω (skēnóō, meaning "to tent" or "to dwell in a tent").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπισκηνόω, the concept of God's presence dwelling with His people is closely related to several Hebrew terms:

- שָׁכַן (shakan) • Strong's Hebrew 7931: To dwell, to settle, to abide. This term is used in the context of God's presence dwelling among the Israelites, particularly in the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:8).

- סֻכָּה (sukkah) • Strong's Hebrew 5521: A booth, a temporary shelter. This term is related to the Feast of Tabernacles, which commemorates God's provision and presence with Israel during their wilderness journey (Leviticus 23:42-43).

These Hebrew terms, while not direct translations, share thematic connections with ἐπισκηνόω in expressing the idea of God's dwelling and presence with His people.

Usage: The verb ἐπισκηνόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of dwelling or resting upon, often in a spiritual or divine context. It conveys the idea of God's presence or glory overshadowing or residing with someone.

Context: The Greek verb ἐπισκηνόω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the divine presence and favor. It is a compound word that combines the preposition ἐπί, meaning "upon" or "over," with the verb σκηνόω, which means "to tent" or "to dwell." This imagery of tenting or dwelling is rooted in the Old Testament concept of God's presence dwelling with His people, as seen in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

In the New Testament, ἐπισκηνόω is notably used in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where the Apostle Paul recounts the Lord's response to his plea for relief from a "thorn in the flesh." The Lord tells Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Paul then concludes, "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Here, ἐπισκηνόω is translated as "rest upon," indicating the abiding presence and empowering grace of Christ in Paul's life, especially in his weaknesses.

This term reflects the theological concept of God's empowering presence, which is not limited to physical manifestations but is experienced spiritually by believers. It underscores the intimate and sustaining relationship between God and His people, where His power and presence are made perfect in human frailty.

Forms and Transliterations

επισκηνωση επισκηνώση ἐπισκηνώσῃ episkenose episkēnōsē episkenṓsei episkēnṓsēi

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 12:9 V-ASA-3S
GRK: μου ἵνα ἐπισκηνώσῃ ἐπ' ἐμὲ
NAS: of Christ may dwell in me.
KJV: the power of Christ may rest upon me.
INT: of me that might dwell upon me

Strong's Greek 1981
1 Occurrence

ἐπισκηνώσῃ — 1 Occ.