Strong's Lexicon katoikésis: Dwelling, habitation Original Word: κατοίκησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατοικέω (katoikeō), meaning "to dwell" or "to inhabit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4186 מָעוֹן (maon) – dwelling, habitation - H4908 מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan) – tabernacle, dwelling place Usage: The term "katoikésis" refers to a place of dwelling or habitation. It is used in the New Testament to describe both physical and spiritual places where individuals or groups reside. The word emphasizes the concept of a settled, established place of living, often implying permanence and stability. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the concept of "dwelling" was significant, as it related to one's identity, security, and community. A dwelling place was not just a physical structure but also a center of family life and social interaction. In the Jewish context, the idea of God dwelling among His people was central to their understanding of the divine presence, as seen in the tabernacle and later the temple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katoikeó Definition dwelling NASB Translation dwelling (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2731: κατοίκησιςκατοίκησις, κατοικήσεώς, ἡ (κατοικέω), dwelling, abode: Mark 5:3. (Genesis 10:30; Numbers 15:2, etc.; Thucydides, Plato, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dwelling. From katoikeo; residence (properly, the act; but by implication, concretely, the mansion) -- dwelling. see GREEK katoikeo Forms and Transliterations κατοικήσεως κατοικήσεώς κατοικησιν κατοίκησιν κατοίκησις κατοίκησίς katoikesin katoikēsin katoíkesin katoíkēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |