Strong’s G1460 · Greek

ἐγκατοικέω
enkatoikéō

Definition

to settle down in a place, i.e. reside

Etymology

from G1722 (ἐν) and G2730 (κατοικέω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • dwell among

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