Strong’s G2730
κατοικέω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
katoikeó
Pronunciation
kat-oy-KEH-o
Definition
To dwell, to inhabit, to settle
Meaning
I dwell in, settle in, am established in (permanently), inhabit.
Usage
The verb "katoikeó" primarily means to dwell or inhabit a place. It conveys the idea of residing or settling in a location, often with a sense of permanence or established presence. In the New Testament, it is used both in a literal sense, referring to physical dwelling places, and in a metaphorical sense, indicating spiritual or divine inhabitation.
Bible references
Matthew 2:23;Matthew 4:13;Matthew 12:45;Matthew 23:21;Luke 11:26;Luke 13:4;Acts 1:19;Acts 1:20;Acts 2:5;Acts 2:9;Acts 2:14;Acts 4:16;Acts 7:2;Acts 7:4;Acts 7:4;Acts 7:48;Acts 9:22;Acts 9:32;Acts 9:35;Acts 11:29;Acts 13:27;Acts 17:24;Acts 17:26;Acts 19:10;Acts 19:17