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Lexicon :: Strong's G3619 - oikodomē

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οἰκοδομή
Transliteration
oikodomē (Key)
Pronunciation
oy-kod-om-ay'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Feminine (abstract) of a compound of οἶκος (G3624) and the base of δῶμα (G1430)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:144,674

Strong’s Definitions

οἰκοδομή oikodomḗ, oy-kod-om-ay'; feminine (abstract) of a compound of G3624 and the base of G1430; architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation:—building, edify(-ication, -ing).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x

The KJV translates Strong's G3619 in the following manner: edifying (7x), building (6x), edification (4x), wherewith (one) may edify (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x
The KJV translates Strong's G3619 in the following manner: edifying (7x), building (6x), edification (4x), wherewith (one) may edify (1x).

  1. (the act of) building, building up

  2. metaph. edifying, edification

    1. the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness

  3. a building (i.e. the thing built, edifice)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
οἰκοδομή oikodomḗ, oy-kod-om-ay'; feminine (abstract) of a compound of G3624 and the base of G1430; architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation:—building, edify(-ication, -ing).
STRONGS G3619:
οἰκοδομή, οἰκοδομῆς, ἡ (οἶκος, and δέμω to build), a later Greek word, condemned by Phryn., yet used by Aristotle, Theophrastus, ((but both these thought to be doubtful)), Diodorus (1, 46), Philo (vit. Moys. i. § 40; de monarch. ii. § 2), Josephus, Plutarch, the Sept., and many others, for οἰκοδόμημα and οἰκοδόμησις; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 481ff, cf. p. 421; (Winer's Grammar, 24);
1. (the act of) building, building up, equivalent to τό οἰκοδομεῖν; as, τῶν τειχέων, 1 Macc. 16:23; τοῦ οἴκου τοῦ Θεοῦ, 1 Chronicles 26:27; in the N. T. metaphorically, "edifying, edification, i. e. the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, happiness" (see οἰκοδομέω, b. β'. (cf. Winer's Grammar, 35 (34))): Romans 14:19; Romans 15:2; (1 Corinthians 14:26); 2 Corinthians 10:8 (see below); 2 Corinthians 13:10; Ephesians 4:29; with a genitive of the person whose growth is furthered, ὑμῶν, 2 Corinthians 12:19 (cf. 10:8); ἑαυτοῦ (Tdf. αὐτοῦ), Ephesians 4:16; τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ, Ephesians 4:12; τῆς ἐκκλησίας, 1 Corinthians 14:12; equivalent to τό ὀικοδομουν, what contributes to edification, or augments wisdom, etc. λαλεῖν, λαβεῖν, οἰκοδομήν, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 5.
2. equivalent to οἰκοδόμημα, a building (i. e. thing built, edifice): Mark 13:1f; τοῦ ἱεροῦ, Matthew 24:1; used of the heavenly body, the abode of the soul after death, 2 Corinthians 5:1; tropically, of a body of Christians, a Christian church (see οἰκοδομέω, b. β'.), Ephesians 2:21 (cf. πᾶς, I. 1 c.); with a genitive of the owner or occupant, Θεοῦ, 1 Corinthians 3:9.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Chronicles
26:27
Matthew
24:1
Mark
13:1
Romans
14:19; 15:2
1 Corinthians
3:9; 14:3; 14:5; 14:12; 14:26
2 Corinthians
5:1; 10:8; 12:19; 13:10
Ephesians
2:21; 4:12; 4:16; 4:29

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3619 matches the Greek οἰκοδομή (oikodomē),
which occurs 18 times in 18 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:1 - As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:1 - As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:2 - Jesus replied, “Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:19

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:19 - So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:2 - We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:9 - For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:3 - But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:5 - I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is greater than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church will be strengthened.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:12 - And the same is true for you. Since you are so eager to have the special abilities the Spirit gives, seek those that will strengthen the whole church.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:26 - Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 5:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 5:1 - For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:8 - I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But our authority builds you up; it doesn’t tear you down. So I will not be ashamed of using my authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:19 - Perhaps you think we’re saying these things just to defend ourselves. No, we tell you this as Christ’s servants, and with God as our witness. Everything we do, dear friends, is to strengthen you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:10 - I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won’t need to deal severely with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 2:21 - We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:12 - Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:16 - He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:29

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:29 - Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
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