ἐποικοδομέω

epoikodomeōVerbG2026

to build up/upon

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω);

Short Definition

to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up

Full Lexicon Entry

in NT, always metaphorically, of the spiritual life regarded as a building
1.to build upon
2.to build up

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1
Jude
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:10
  • 1 Corinthians 3:12
  • 1 Corinthians 3:14
  • Colossians 2:7
  • Ephesians 2:20

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