κατασκηνόω

kataskēnoōto dwellHow to read Greek
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Definition

κατα-σκηνόω, -ῶ

[in LXX chiefly for סָכַךְ ;]

to pitch one's tent, lodge, dwell: before ἐν, Matthew 13:32, Luke 13:19; ὑπό, with accusative, Mark 4:32; ἐπ᾽ ἐλπιδι, Acts 2:26 (LXX).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κατασκηνόω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Matthew 13:32κατασκηνοῦν · nest
    Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
  2. Mark 4:32κατασκηνοῦν · nest
    But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.”
  3. Luke 13:19κατεσκήνωσεν · nested
    It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
  4. Acts 2:26κατασκηνώσει · will dwell
    Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope,