οἰκοδομή, -ῆς, ἡ (οἶκος, + δέμω, to build), [in LXX: 1Ch.29:1 A (בִּירָה), Eze.17:17 40:2 (בָּנָה, מִבְנֶה), Sir.22:16 40:19, al. ;] = cl. οἰκοδομία (which see), -δόμησις (Thuc., Plat.), 1. the act of building; in NT always metaphorically, building up, edifying: Rom.14:19 15:2, 1Co.14:26, 2Co.10:8 13:10, Eph.4:29; with genitive obj., 1Co.14:12, 2Co.12:19, Eph.4:12, 16; λαλεῖν, λαβεῖν, οἰ., 1Co.14:3. 2. = οἰκοδόμημα, a building: Mat.24:1, Mrk.13:1-2; metaphorically, 1Co.3:9, 2Co.5:1, Eph.2:21.† (AS)
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G3619 — οἰκοδομή
oikodomē · building · Greek
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Matthew 24:1 · οἰκοδομὰςAs Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings.Mark 13:1 · οἰκοδομαί.¶As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”Mark 13:2 · οἰκοδομάς;“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”Romans 14:19 · οἰκοδομῆςSo then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.Romans 15:2 · οἰκοδομήν.Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.1 Corinthians 3:9 · οἰκοδομήFor we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.1 Corinthians 14:3 · οἰκοδομὴνBut he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.1 Corinthians 14:5 · οἰκοδομὴνI wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.1 Corinthians 14:12 · οἰκοδομὴνIt is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.1 Corinthians 14:26 · οἰκοδομὴνWhat then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.2 Corinthians 5:1 · οἰκοδομὴνFor we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.2 Corinthians 10:8 · οἰκοδομὴνFor even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.2 Corinthians 12:19 · οἰκοδομῆς.Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.2 Corinthians 13:10 · οἰκοδομὴνThis is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.Ephesians 2:21 · οἰκοδομὴIn Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.Ephesians 4:12 · οἰκοδομὴνto equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,Ephesians 4:16 · οἰκοδομὴνFrom Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.Ephesians 4:29 · οἰκοδομὴνLet no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.