Lexical Definition
ἔπαυλις épaulis (ep'-ow-lis) residence G:N-F
from ἐπί and an equivalent of αὐλή
habitation.
- a hut over the head, i.e. a dwelling
Usage: 9 forms in 45 verses
Abbott-Smith
ἔπ-αυλις, -εως, ἡ (< αὐλή), [in LXX for חָצֵר, טִירָה, (l.c.), etc. ;]
a dwelling, habitation: Ac 1:20 (LXX).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 1:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἔπαυλις-ις, εως, ἡ,
steading, [ἔπαυλιςιν 2nd c.BC: Polybius Historicus 5.35.13, compare “IG” 14.1284, etc. ">Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 farm-building, country house, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__3 in military language, quarters, ἔ. ποιεῖσθαι encamp, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__4 unwalled village, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Lev.25.31