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 timesAppears 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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