Strong's Greek: 2682. κατασκήνωσις (kataskénósis) -- Dwelling, habitation, encampment

Strong's Lexicon

kataskénósis: Dwelling, habitation, encampment

Original Word: κατασκήνωσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kataskénósis
Pronunciation: kat-as-kay-NO-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-kay'-no-sis)
Definition: Dwelling, habitation, encampment
Meaning: a dwelling-place.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατασκηνόω (kataskēnoō), meaning "to pitch a tent" or "to dwell."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of dwelling is מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan), Strong's Hebrew #4908, which refers to the Tabernacle or dwelling place of God among the Israelites.

Usage: The term "kataskénósis" refers to a place of dwelling or habitation, often implying a temporary or movable structure like a tent. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a place where one resides or settles, emphasizing the concept of dwelling in a particular location.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of dwelling or encampment was closely tied to the nomadic lifestyle of many communities, including the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. Tents were a common form of habitation, symbolizing both the transitory nature of life and the presence of God among His people, as seen in the Tabernacle. The idea of God dwelling with His people is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting His desire for relationship and communion with humanity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kataskénoó
Definition
a lodging
NASB Translation
nests (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2682: κατασκήνωσις

κατασκήνωσις, κατασκηνώσεως, ἡ (κατασκηνόω, which see), properly, the pitching of tents, encamping; place of tarrying, encampment, abode: of the haunts of birds, Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:58; (for מִשְׁכָּן, Ezekiel 37:27; cf. Wis. 9:8; Tobit 1:4; Polybius 11, 26, 5; Diodorus 17, 95).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

nest.

From kataskenoo; an encamping, i.e. (figuratively) a perch -- nest.

see GREEK kataskenoo

Forms and Transliterations

κατασκηνωσεις κατασκηνώσεις κατασκήνωσίς kataskenoseis kataskenṓseis kataskēnōseis kataskēnṓseis

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