Bible Dictionary

Dwelling

A place where someone lives or stays.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

110 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

A place where someone lives or stays.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:8
  • Psalm 23:6
  • Psalm 90:1
  • Psalm 91:1
  • John 1:14
  • John 14:2
  • Ephesians 2:22
  • Revelation 21:3

Original Language

Hebrew

מָעוֹן

maon

dwelling; habitation

Greek

κατοικητήριον

katoikētērion

dwelling place; habitation

Meaning

A dwelling is a place where someone lives or stays.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, dwelling refers to a place of residence or habitation, whether for people or for God among His people.


Key References

  • Exodus 25:8
  • Psalm 23:6
  • Psalm 90:1
  • Psalm 91:1
  • John 1:14
  • John 14:2
  • Ephesians 2:22
  • Revelation 21:3

  • House
  • Tabernacle
  • Temple
  • Habitation
  • Presence

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:8
  • Psalm 23:6
  • Psalm 90:1
  • Psalm 91:1
  • John 1:14
  • John 14:2
  • Ephesians 2:22
  • Revelation 21:3

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