Strong's Number G2730

κατοικέω

katoikeo · kat-oy-keh'-o

Transliteration:

katoikeo{kat-oy-keh'-o}

Word Origin:

from 2596 and 3611

TDNT:

5:153,674

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)

Usage in the KJV:

dwell 30, dweller 2, inhibitor 2, inhabitant 1

Total: 47
Occurs 45 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to dwell, settle
1. metaph. divine powers, influences, etc., are said to dwell in his soul, to pervade, prompt, govern it
to dwell in, inhabit
1. God is said to dwell in the temple, i.e. to be always present for worshippers For Synonyms see entry 5854