σκηνόωskēnóō
to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion)
Greek (New Testament) · G4637
Meanings
to have one's tabernacle, to dwell: followed by ἐπί, with accusative of person, Revelation 7:15; followed by ἐν, with dative of person, John 1:14; id. with dative loc., Revelation 12:12, Revelation 13:6; followed by μετά, with genitive of person, Revelation 21:3 (cf. ἐπι-, κατα-σκηνόω).
Same root
- σκῆνοςskēnos · G4636a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
- κατασκηνόωkataskēnóō · G2681to camp down, i.e. haunt; figuratively, to remain
- σκήνωμαskḗnōma · G4638an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
- ἐπισκηνόωepiskēnóō · G1981to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- John 1:14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
- Revelation 7:15 “That is why they stand in front of God’s throne and serve him day and night in his Temple. And he who sits on the throne will give them shelter.
- Revelation 12:12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens! And you who live in the heavens, rejoice! But terror will come on the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you in great anger, knowing that he has little time.”
- Revelation 13:6 And he spoke terrible words of blasphemy against God, slandering his name and his dwelling—that is, those who dwell in heaven.
- Revelation 21:3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.