Strong's Lexicon katoikétérion: Dwelling place, habitation Original Word: κατοικητήριον Word Origin: Derived from κατοικέω (katoikeō), meaning "to dwell" or "to inhabit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a dwelling place is מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan), Strong's Hebrew 4908, which refers to the tabernacle or dwelling place of God among the Israelites. Usage: The term "katoikétérion" refers to a place where one resides or dwells. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe a spiritual dwelling, particularly in reference to God's presence among His people. It emphasizes the concept of a permanent and settled habitation, as opposed to a temporary or transient one. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of a dwelling place was significant, as it denoted stability, security, and identity. For the early Christians, the idea of God having a dwelling place among His people was a profound theological truth, reflecting the fulfillment of Old Testament promises and the intimate relationship between God and His church. The temple in Jerusalem was historically seen as God's dwelling place, but in the New Testament, this concept expands to include the collective body of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katoikeó and -térion (suff. denoting place) Definition a habitation NASB Translation dwelling (1), dwelling place (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2732: κατοικητήριονκατοικητήριον, κατοικητηρίου, τό (κατοικέω), an abode, a habitation: Ephesians 2:22; Revelation 18:2. (the Sept.; the Epistle of Barnabas (6, 15 [ET]); 16, 7, 8 [ET], and other ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dwelling, dwelling-placeFrom a derivative of katoikeo; a dwelling-place -- habitation. see GREEK katoikeo Forms and Transliterations κατοικητηριον κατοικητήριον κατοικητήριόν κατοικητηρίου κατοικητηρίω katoiketerion katoiketḗrion katoikētērion katoikētḗrionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 2:22 N-ANSGRK: συνοικοδομεῖσθε εἰς κατοικητήριον τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: are being built together into a dwelling of God KJV: for an habitation of God INT: are being built together for a habitation of God Revelation 18:2 N-NNS |
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