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Lexicon :: Strong's G2311 - themelioō

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θεμελιόω
Transliteration
themelioō (Key)
Pronunciation
them-el-ee-o'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:63,322

Trench's Synonyms: cvii. Additional Synonyms

Strong’s Definitions

θεμελιόω themelióō, them-el-ee-o'-o; from G2310; to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate:—(lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G2311 in the following manner: found (2x), ground (2x), lay the foundation (1x), settle (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G2311 in the following manner: found (2x), ground (2x), lay the foundation (1x), settle (1x).

  1. to lay the foundation, to found

  2. to make stable, establish

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
θεμελιόω themelióō, them-el-ee-o'-o; from G2310; to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate:—(lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle.
STRONGS G2311:
θεμελιόω: future θεμελιώσω; 1 aorist ἐθεμελίωσα; passive, perfect participle τεθεμελιωμένος; pluperfect 3 person singular τεθεμελίωτο (Matthew 7:25; Luke 6:48 R G; without augment cf. Winers Grammar § 12, 9; [Buttmann, 33 (29); Tdf. Proleg., p. 121]); Sept. for יָסַד; [from Xenophon down]; to lay the foundation, to found: properly, τὴν γῆν, Hebrews 1:10 (Psalm 101:26 (Ps. 102:26) Proverbs 3:19; Isaiah 48:13, others); τὶ ἐπί τι, Matthew 7:25; Luke 6:48. metaphorically, (Diodorus 11, 68; 15, 1) to make stable, establish, [A. V. ground]: of the soul, [1 aorist optative 3 person singular] 1 Peter 5:10 [Rec.; but T, Tr marginal reading in brackets, the future]; passive, Ephesians 3:17 (Ephesians 3:18); Colossians 1:23.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
102:26
Proverbs
3:19
Isaiah
48:13
Matthew
7:25; 7:25
Luke
6:48; 6:48
Ephesians
3:17; 3:18
Colossians
1:23
Hebrews
1:10
1 Peter
5:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2311 matches the Greek θεμελιόω (themelioō),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:25 - Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:17 - Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:23 - But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good News has been preached all over the world, and I, Paul, have been appointed as God’s servant to proclaim it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 1:10 - He also says to the Son,
“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth
and made the heavens with your hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10 - In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.
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