Lexicon
οἰκητήριον
oikētērion
G3613
G:N-N Greek

dwelling

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oiketerion denotes a dwelling described as from heaven or as a proper abode left behind.

The attested use denotes a dwelling or abode: in 2 Corinthians 5:2 it is described as from heaven and longed for, while in Jude 1:6 it is the proper dwelling that was abandoned.

Senses in use

  1. A dwelling or proper abode · dominant

    Both occurrences use the accusative singular neuter form for a dwelling in a stated relation. In 2 Corinthians 5:2 the APB renders a longing to put on a dwelling “that is from heaven”; in Jude 1:6 it renders the abandonment of a “proper dwelling.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “dwelling” in both verses, qualifying it as “from heaven” in 2 Corinthians 5:2 and “proper” in Jude 1:6. These phrases reflect the verse contexts.

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