Lexicon themelios: Foundation Original Word: θεμέλιος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foundation. From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively) -- foundation. see GREEK tithemi Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2310: θεμέλιοςθεμέλιος, θεμέλιον (θέμα (i. e. thing laid down)), laid down as a foundation, belonging to a foundation (Diodorus 5, 66; θεμέλιοι λίθοι, Aristophanes av. 1137); generally as a substantive, ὁ θεμέλιος (namely, λίθος) (1 Corinthians 3:11; 2 Timothy 2:19; Revelation 21:19), and τό θεμέλιον (rarely so in Greek writings, as (Aristotle, phys. auscult. 2, 9, p. 200a, 4); Pausanias, 8, 32, 1; (others)), the foundation (of a building, wall, city): properly, Luke 6:49; τιθέναι θεμέλιον, Luke 6:48; Luke 14:29; plural οἱ θεμέλιοι (chiefly so in Greek writings), Hebrews 11:10; Revelation 21:14, 19; neuter τό θεμέλια, Acts 16:26 (and often in the Sept.); metaphorically, the foundations, beginnings, first principles, of an institution or system of truth: 1 Corinthians 3:10, 12; the rudiments, first principles, of Christian life and knowledge, Hebrews 6:1 (μετανοίας genitive of apposition (Winer's Grammar, 531 (494))); a course of instruction begun by a teacher, Romans 15:20; Christ is called the θεμέλιος, i. e. faith in him, which is like a foundation laid in the soul on which is built up the fuller and richer knowledge of saving truth, 1 Corinthians 3:11; τῶν ἀποστόλων (genitive of apposition, on account of what follows: ὄντος ... Χριστοῦ (others say genitive of origin, see ἐποικοδομέω; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 1; Meyer or Ellicott at the passage)), of the apostles as preachers of salvation, upon which foundation the Christian church has been built, Ephesians 2:20; a solid and stable spiritual possession, on which resting as on a foundation they may strive to lay hold on eternal life, 1 Timothy 6:19; the church is apparently called θεμέλιος as the foundation of the 'city of God,' 2 Timothy 2:19, cf. 2 Timothy 2:20 and 1 Timothy 3:15. (the Sept. several times also for אַרְמון, a palace, Isaiah 25:2; Jeremiah 6:5; Amos 1:4, etc.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "τίθημι" (tithēmi), meaning "to place" or "to set."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a foundation is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, with corresponding terms such as יָסַד (yasad • Strong's Hebrew 3245), which means "to establish" or "to found," and מוֹסָדָה (mosadah • Strong's Hebrew 4144), meaning "foundation." These terms are used in similar contexts, emphasizing the importance of a firm and reliable base in both physical structures and spiritual truths. Usage: In the New Testament, "θεμέλιος" is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the physical foundation of a building. Metaphorically, it is used to describe the foundational principles or teachings of the Christian faith. Context: The Greek word "θεμέλιος" appears in several key passages in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of a strong and secure foundation in both physical and spiritual contexts. In Matthew 7:24-25, Jesus uses the metaphor of a wise man building his house on a rock, illustrating the importance of a solid foundation in one's life. The apostle Paul frequently employs the term to describe the foundational teachings of the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians 3:11, Paul states, "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ" (BSB). This underscores the centrality of Christ as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Additionally, Ephesians 2:20 speaks of believers being "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone" (BSB), highlighting the continuity and unity of the Church's foundation. The Book of Revelation also uses "θεμέλιος" to describe the foundations of the New Jerusalem, symbolizing the eternal and unshakeable nature of God's kingdom (Revelation 21:14, 19). Forms and Transliterations θεμελια θεμέλια θεμέλιά θεμελιοι θεμέλιοι θεμελιον θεμέλιον θεμελιος θεμέλιος θεμελιου θεμελίου θεμελιους θεμελίους θεμελιω θεμελιώ θεμελίῳ θεμελίων themelia themélia themelio themeliō themelioi themelíoi themelíōi themélioi themelion themélion themelios themélios themeliou themelíou themelious themelíousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 6:48 N-AMSGRK: καὶ ἔθηκεν θεμέλιον ἐπὶ τὴν NAS: and laid a foundation on the rock; KJV: and laid the foundation on a rock: INT: and laid a foundation on the Luke 6:49 N-GMS Luke 14:29 N-AMS Acts 16:26 N-ANP Romans 15:20 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 3:10 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 3:11 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 3:12 N-AMS Ephesians 2:20 N-DMS 1 Timothy 6:19 N-AMS 2 Timothy 2:19 N-NMS Hebrews 6:1 N-AMS Hebrews 11:10 N-AMP Revelation 21:14 N-AMP Revelation 21:19 N-NMP Revelation 21:19 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2310 |
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