ἐπ-οικοδομέω, -ῶ in NT, always metaphorically, of the spiritual life regarded as a building (Cremer, 449); 1. to build upon: 1Co.3:10 3:12 3:14; pass., Eph.2:20. 2. to build up: Col.2:7, 1Pe.2:5 (T, οἰκοδ- WH, Rec.), Ju 20.† (AS)
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G2026 — ἐποικοδομέω
epoikodomeō · to build up/upon · Greek
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1 Corinthians 3:10 · ἐποικοδομεῖ. · ἐποικοδομεῖ.By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.1 Corinthians 3:12 · ἐποικοδομεῖIf anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,1 Corinthians 3:14 · ἐποικοδόμησεν,If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.Ephesians 2:20 · ἐποικοδομηθέντεςbuilt on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.Colossians 2:7 · ἐποικοδομούμενοιrooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.Jude 1:20 · ἐποικοδομοῦντεςBut you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,