Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2026
ἐποικοδομέω
epoikodomeō · “to build up/upon”
Used 7 times across 4 books
Definition
ἐπ-οικοδομέω, -ῶ
in NT, always metaphorically, of the spiritual life regarded as a building (Cremer, 449);
1. to build upon: 1Co.3:10 3:12 3:14; pass., Eph.2:20.
2. to build up: Col.2:7, 1Pe.2:5 (T, οἰκοδ- WH, Rec.), Ju 20.†
in NT, always metaphorically, of the spiritual life regarded as a building (Cremer, 449);
1. to build upon: 1Co.3:10 3:12 3:14; pass., Eph.2:20.
2. to build up: Col.2:7, 1Pe.2:5 (T, οἰκοδ- WH, Rec.), Ju 20.†
Where it appears
1 Corinthians4
Ephesians1
Colossians1
Jude1
In the text
1 Corinthians 3:10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.1 Corinthians 3:12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;1 Corinthians 3:14If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;Colossians 2:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.Jude 1:20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
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