Quick Definition
ἐπισκηνόω v. I raise a tent over, dwell
Strong's Definition
from 1909 and 4637; to tent upon, i.e. (figuratively) abide with
KJV Usage: rest upon
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | σκηνόω (live [in a tent]) · σκηνή
85.75 · Existence in Space · Dwell, Reside
to take up residence, to come to reside, to come to dwell to come to dwell in a place defined psychologically or spiritually (with the possible implication in some contexts of a temporary arrangement) In their NT contexts, σκηνόω and ἐπισκηνόω are essentially figurative in meaning, for they deal with spiritual existence and residence rather than human residence or dwelling. In translating one should, in so far as possible, try to preserve this important figurative relationship, since it expresses one of the most significant ways in which spiritual and human existence can be combined. In some languages, however, it may be necessary to employ an expression which means simply ‘to be in’ or ‘to continue with,’ since expressions for ‘living’ or ‘dwelling’ may be based upon terms which are too specific in meaning, for example, ‘to eat from the same pot’ or ‘to enter by the same door.’
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐπι-σκηνόω, -@: 1 aor. ἐπεσκήνωσα; to fix a tent or habitation on: ἐπὶ ras οἰκίας, to take possession of and live in the houses (of the citizens), Polyb. 4, 18, 8; ταῖς οἰκίαις, 4, 72,13; trop. ἐπί τινα, of the power of Christ descending upon one, working within him and giving him help, [A. V. rest upon], 2 Co. xii. 9.
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ἐπισκηνόω episkēnoō 1x
to quarter in or at; met. to abide upon, 2 Cor. 12:9*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
*† ἐπι-σκηνόω, -ῶ to tent upon, spread a tabernacle over: metaph., seq. ἐπ’ ἐμέ (RV, rest upon, cover), II Co 12:9.†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
ἐπισκηνόω. On the force of this rare verb in 2 Cor 12 see δὴ interesting note in Axf7 xxii. p. 312f.
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ἐπισκηνόω (episkēnoō) — to rest upon/dwell. ἐπισκην-όω, to be quartered in, ταῖς οἰκίαις [Refs 2nd c.BC+]: metaphorically, dwell upon, ἡ δύναμις ἐ. ἐπί τινα [NT]