What is an…
abode

a place where one lives or stays

to live in a place for a period of time

to stay or remain

a dwelling

Examples of this word’s use in the Bible:

“Erastus abode at Corinth…” —II Timothy 4:20 KJV

“But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in…” —II Samuel 19:27 KJV

Speaking of the Holy Temple…

His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. —Psalm 76:2 ESV

…the mount that God desired for his abode, yes, where the Lord will dwell forever… —Psalm 68:16 ESV

More information

• house
• booth
• tabernacle
• tent
• camp
• encampment