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Indwelt: meaning, definitions and examples

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indwelt

 

[ ɪnˈdwɛlt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious usage

Indwelt refers to the concept of a divine presence residing within a person. This term is often used in theological discussions to describe how the Holy Spirit or another divine entity inhabits an individual's heart or mind. The term emphasizes a deep, spiritual connection and suggests that this presence influences thoughts, actions, and decisions. It implies a sense of comfort and guidance from a higher power.

Synonyms

inhabit, occupy, reside

Examples of usage

  • The Holy Spirit indwelt the believers.
  • They felt a divine presence indwelt in their hearts.
  • This belief reflects the idea of God indwelling within us.

Translations

Translations of the word "indwelt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habitaram

🇮🇳 निवास किया

🇩🇪 wohnten

🇮🇩 dihuni

🇺🇦 мешкали

🇵🇱 zamieszkiwali

🇯🇵 住んでいた

🇫🇷 ont habité

🇪🇸 habitaron

🇹🇷 yaşadılar

🇰🇷 거주했다

🇸🇦 سكنوا

🇨🇿 byli

🇸🇰 bývali

🇨🇳 居住过

🇸🇮 sosevali

🇮🇸 bjuggu

🇰🇿 тұрып келді

🇬🇪 ცხოვრობდნენ

🇦🇿 yaşayırdılar

🇲🇽 habitaron

Etymology

The term 'indwelt' is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'within' and the root 'dwelt', which is the past form of 'dwell'. The etymological roots of 'dwell' trace back to Old English 'dwellan', meaning to lead astray or to delay. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify 'to stay' or 'to reside in a place'. The combined form, 'indwelt', likely emerged in Christian theological contexts to articulate the concept of a divine spirit residing within believers. The term has gained significance in various religious discourses, especially within Christianity, to express a profound spiritual relationship between God and individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,420, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.