οἰκοδομή
oikodomē
“building”
Definition
architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
feminine (abstract) of a compound of G3624 (οἶκος) and the base of G1430 (δῶμα);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
οἰκοδομή appears 18 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
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