Skenoma denotes a tent-like dwelling, used of the speaker’s present habitation and of a dwelling sought for God.

The term most often denotes a present, removable habitation in 2 Peter 1:13 and 2 Peter 1:14; Acts 7:46 uses it for the dwelling David sought to provide for the God of Jacob.

1. Present habitation subject to removal · dominant

   In 2 Peter 1:13, the dative singular form occurs in the clause the APB renders “as long as I am in this tent.” In 2 Peter 1:14, the genitive singular form is part of the clause rendered “the removal of my tent is quick,” presenting that habitation as something that can be removed.

   2 Peter 1:132 Peter 1:14
2. Dwelling sought for God · rare

   In Acts 7:46, the accusative singular form occurs with David’s request; the APB renders the clause “asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.”

   Acts 7:46

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the two 2 Peter clauses with “tent” and Acts 7:46 with “dwelling place.” These renderings confirm the clauses’ overall presentation rather than establish separate English equivalents.