Strong’s G3611

οἰκέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

oikeó

Pronunciation

oy-KEH-oh

Definition

To dwell, inhabit, live

Meaning

I inhabit, dwell, indwell.

Usage

The verb "oikeó" primarily means to dwell or inhabit a place. It conveys the idea of residing or living in a particular location, often with a sense of permanence or stability. In the New Testament, it is used both literally, to describe physical dwelling, and metaphorically, to describe spiritual or relational abiding.

Bible references

Romans 7:17;Romans 7:18;Romans 7:20;Romans 8:9;Romans 8:11;1 Corinthians 3:16;1 Corinthians 7:12;1 Corinthians 7:13;1 Timothy 6:16