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.According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.1 Corinthians 3:12 · ἐποικοδομεῖBut if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble;1 Corinthians 3:14 · ἐποικοδόμησεν,If any man’s work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward.Ephesians 2:20 · ἐποικοδομηθέντεςbeing built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;Colossians 2:7 · ἐποικοδομούμενοιrooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.Jude 1:20 · ἐποικοδομοῦντεςBut you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.