ἐπισκηνόω
episkēnoō
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Greek
to rest upon/dwell
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episkenoo describes Christ’s power coming to rest upon Paul in his weaknesses.
The attested use describes Christ’s power coming to rest upon Paul in the context of his weaknesses.
Senses in use
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Power coming to rest upon someone · dominant
In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the aorist active subjunctive form occurs in Paul’s purpose clause following his resolve to boast in weaknesses. The APB renders the clause, “so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the APB presents the clause as “the power of Christ may rest upon me.” This rendering confirms the clause’s overall sense rather than isolating each Greek contribution.