GreekG2311Verb

θεμελιόω

themelioō

5Occurrences
G2311Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate

from G2310 (θεμέλιος);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to lay the foundation of, to found: with accusative, γῆν, (LXX); pass.,; metaphorically, (R, mg., settle); pass.
LXX: chiefly for יָסַד

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

θεμελιόω appears 5 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Peter
1
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 5:10BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Colossians 1:23BSB

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Ephesians 3:17BSB

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

Hebrews 1:10BSB

And:“In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth,and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Matthew 7:25BSB

The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

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