Strong's Lexicon oikodomeó: To build, to construct, to edify Original Word: οἰκοδομέω Word Origin: From οἶκος (oikos, meaning "house") and δόμος (domos, meaning "building" or "structure"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1129 (בָּנָה, banah) - to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue Usage: The verb οἰκοδομέω primarily means "to build" or "to construct" in a physical sense, such as building a house or a structure. In the New Testament, it is also used metaphorically to refer to spiritual edification or the building up of the church and individual believers. This dual usage highlights both the physical act of construction and the spiritual act of strengthening and encouraging the faith of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, building was a significant activity, reflecting both practical needs and artistic expression. The construction of homes, temples, and public buildings was central to community life. In the Jewish context, the concept of building was deeply tied to the Temple in Jerusalem, a symbol of God's presence among His people. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, often used the metaphor of building to describe the growth and development of the Christian community, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in Christ. HELPS Word-studies 3618 oikodoméō (from 3624 /oíkos, "a house" and domeō, "to build") – properly, to build a house (home, edifice); (figuratively) to edify – literally, "build someone up," helping them to stand (be strong, "sturdy"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oikodomos Definition to build a house NASB Translation build (13), builders (4), building (2), built (10), edified (1), edifies (3), edify (1), rebuild (4), strengthened (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3618: οἰκοδομέωοἰκοδομέω, οἰκοδομῶ; imperfect ᾠκοδόμουν; future οἰκοδομήσω; 1 aorist ᾠκοδόμησα (ὀικοδόμησα Tr WH in Acts 7:47; see Tdf. at the passage; Proleg., p. 120; WHs Appendix, p. 161; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 153; Winers Grammar, § 12, 4; Buttmann, 34 (30)); passive (present ὀικοδομοῦμαι (infinitive οἰκοδομεῖσθαι, Luke 6:48 Treg.); perfect infinitive οἰκοδομῆσθαι (Luke 6:48 T WH)); pluperfect 3 person singular ᾠκοδόμητο; 1 aorist ὠκοδομήθην (ὀικοδομήθην, T WH in John 2:20); 1 future ὀικοδομηθήσομαι; (οἰκοδόμος, which see); from Herodotus down; the Sept. for בָּנָה; to build a house. erect a building; a. properly, α. to build (up from the foundation): absolutely, Luke 11:48 G T WH Tr text b. metaphorically, α. equivalent to to found: ἐπί ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρα οἰκοδομήσω μου τήν ἐκκλησίαν, i. e. by reason of the strength of thy faith thou shalt be my principal support in the establishment of my church, Matthew 16:18. β. Since both a Christian church and individual Christians are likened to a building or temple in which God or the Holy Spirit dwells (1 Corinthians 3:9, 16ff; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:21), the erection of which temple will not be completely finished till the return of Christ from heaven, those who, by action, instruction, exhortation, comfort, promote the Christian wisdom of others and help them to live a correspondent life are regarded as taking part in the erection of that building, and hence, are said οἰκοδομεῖν, i. e. (dropping the figure) to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue, holiness, blessedness: absolutely, Acts 20:32 L T Tr WH; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 10:23; τινα, STRONGS NT 3618: οἰκοδόμοςοἰκοδόμος, ὀικοδομου, ὁ (οἶκος, δέμω to build; cf. οἰκονόμος), a builder, an architect: Acts 4:11 L T Tr WH. (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, Plutarch, others; the Sept..) From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or (figuratively) confirm -- (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden. see GREEK oikodome Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:24 V-AIA-3SGRK: φρονίμῳ ὅστις ᾠκοδόμησεν αὐτοῦ τὴν NAS: man who built his house on the rock. KJV: man, which built his house INT: wise who built his Matthew 7:26 V-AIA-3S Matthew 16:18 V-FIA-1S Matthew 21:33 V-AIA-3S Matthew 21:42 V-PPA-NMP Matthew 23:29 V-PIA-2P Matthew 26:61 V-ANA Matthew 27:40 V-PPA-NMS Mark 12:1 V-AIA-3S Mark 12:10 V-PPA-NMP Mark 14:58 V-FIA-1S Mark 15:29 V-PPA-NMS Luke 4:29 V-LIM/P-3S Luke 6:48 V-PPA-DMS Luke 6:48 V-RNM/P Luke 6:49 V-APA-DMS Luke 7:5 V-AIA-3S Luke 11:47 V-PIA-2P Luke 11:48 V-PIA-2P Luke 12:18 V-FIA-1S Luke 14:28 V-ANA Luke 14:30 V-PNA Luke 17:28 V-IIA-3P Luke 20:17 V-PPA-NMP John 2:20 V-AIP-3S Strong's Greek 3618 |
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