2732. katoikétérion

Lexicon

katoikétérion: Dwelling place, habitation

Original Word: κατοικητήριον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: katoikétérion
Pronunciation: kat-oy-kay-TAY-ree-on
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-oy-kay-tay'-ree-on)
Definition: Dwelling place, habitation
Meaning: a habitation, dwelling-place, abode.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dwelling, dwelling-place

From a derivative of katoikeo; a dwelling-place -- habitation.

see GREEK katoikeo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from katoikeó and -térion (suff. denoting place)
Definition
a habitation
NASB Translation
dwelling (1), dwelling place (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2732: κατοικητήριον

κατοικητήριον, κατοικητηρίου, τό (κατοικέω), an abode, a habitation: Ephesians 2:22; Revelation 18:2. (the Sept.; the Epistle of Barnabas (6, 15 [ET]); 16, 7, 8 [ET], and other ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατοικέω (katoikeō), meaning "to dwell" or "to inhabit."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4583 מָעוֹן (ma'on): Often translated as "dwelling" or "habitation," used in the Old Testament to describe a place of residence, including God's dwelling place.
• H4908 מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan): Translated as "tabernacle" or "dwelling place," referring to the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites and symbolizing God's presence among His people.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term κατοικητήριον, highlighting its significance in both physical and spiritual contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term κατοικητήριον is used in the New Testament to refer to a place where one resides or dwells. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or divine habitation.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The term κατοικητήριον appears in the New Testament to describe both physical and spiritual dwellings. It is used to convey the concept of a permanent or established place of residence, often with a focus on divine or spiritual significance.
• New Testament References:
• Ephesians 2:22 (BSB): "And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit." Here, κατοικητήριον is used metaphorically to describe the collective body of believers as a spiritual dwelling for God, emphasizing the unity and indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.
• Revelation 18:2 (BSB): "And he cried out in a mighty voice: 'Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.'" In this passage, κατοικητήριον is used to describe Babylon as a habitation for evil spirits, highlighting its desolation and spiritual corruption.
• Theological Significance: The use of κατοικητήριον in the New Testament underscores the concept of God's presence among His people. It reflects the transformation of believers into a spiritual temple where God resides, signifying holiness, community, and divine fellowship. Conversely, its use in Revelation illustrates the consequences of spiritual decay and judgment.
• Related Concepts: The idea of a dwelling place is central to biblical theology, connecting to themes of God's covenantal presence, the tabernacle, and the temple in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, this concept is expanded to include the church as the body of Christ and the individual believer as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Forms and Transliterations

κατοικητηριον κατοικητήριον κατοικητήριόν κατοικητηρίου κατοικητηρίω katoiketerion katoiketḗrion katoikētērion katoikētḗrion

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 2:22 N-ANS
GRK: συνοικοδομεῖσθε εἰς κατοικητήριον τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: are being built together into a dwelling of God
KJV: for an habitation of God
INT: are being built together for a habitation of God

Revelation 18:2 N-NNS
GRK: καὶ ἐγένετο κατοικητήριον δαιμονίων καὶ
NAS: She has become a dwelling place of demons
KJV: is become the habitation of devils,
INT: and is become a habitation of demons and

Strong's Greek 2732
2 Occurrences

κατοικητήριον — 2 Occ.