θεμέλιος

themeliosNounG2310

foundation

From: from a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

of or for a foundation., ὁ θ. (sc. λίθος), a foundation stone, foundation: (but see Deiss., BS, 123); pl., οἰ θ.; neut., τὸ θ. (Arist., Phys., vi, 6, 10, LXX and later writers); metaphorically.
LXX Usage: for אַרְמוֹן, מוֹסָד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun

Morphology G:N-M/N

DescriptionG:N-M/N

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
Luke
3
Hebrews
2
Revelation
2
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:10
  • 1 Timothy 6:19
  • Ephesians 2:20
  • Luke 14:29
  • Revelation 21:14

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