ἐπισκηνόω

episkēnoō · rest upon

Greek word · Strong’s number G1981 · appears 1 time in the Bible

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What it means

episkēnoō (ἐπισκηνόω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “rest upon”.

Pitch a tent over someone, cover.

How to say it

e·pis·kē·no·ō

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

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Where it appears

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he has said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for power is made complete in weakness.” So most gladly I will boast all the more in my weaknesses, so that the power of the Messiah may dwell upon me.