οἰκοδομέω

oikodomeōVerbG3618

to build

From: from the same as G3619 (οἰκοδομή);

Short Definition

to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm

Full Lexicon Entry

to build a house, to build: absol. ; οἱ οἰκοδομοῦντες, the builders (בָּנָה), " (LXX) ; ἐ π ̓ ἀλλότριον θεμέλιον οἰ., proverb.; πύργον),; ἀποθήκας; ναόν; pass.; οἰκία; accusative ; *πόλιν ἐπ *̓ ὄρους; of rebuilding, or restoring, Metaphorical, ἐκκλησίαν; of the growth of Christian character, to build up (AV, edify): absol.; pass.; of blameworthy action (AV, embolden).† οἰκο-δόμος, -ου, ὁ (*οἶκος *+ δέμω, to build), [in LXX for בָּנָה, etc. ;] a builder.
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּנָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

38 times

Appears 38 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
11
Matthew
8
1 Corinthians
5
Acts
4
Mark
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • Luke 11:47
  • Luke 4:29
  • Matthew 23:29

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