Lexicon architektón: Master builder, architect Original Word: ἀρχιτέκτων Strong's Exhaustive Concordance master builder. From arche and tekton; a chief constructor, i.e. "architect" -- masterbuilder. see GREEK arche see GREEK tekton HELPS Word-studies 753 arxitéktōn (from arxi, "first" and 5045 /téktōn, "a craftsman") – properly, a chief artesian; a master-craftsman. ["Architect" is derived from 753 (arxitéktōn), i.e. someone responsible from the beginning to the end for the success (beauty, solidarity) of a building.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom archó and tektón Definition a master builder NASB Translation master builder (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 753: ἀρχιτέκτωνἀρχιτέκτων, ἀρχιτεκτονος, ὁ (τέκτων, which see), a master-builder, architect, the superintendent in the erection of buildings: 1 Corinthians 3:10. (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, and subsequent writings; Isaiah 3:3; Sir. 38:27; 2 Macc. 2:29.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ἀρχι- (archi-, meaning "chief" or "principal") and τέκτων (tektōn, meaning "builder" or "craftsman").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀρχιτέκτων, related concepts can be found in terms such as בּוֹנֶה (boneh, Strong's Hebrew 1129), meaning "builder," and חָכָם (chakam, Strong's Hebrew 2450), meaning "wise" or "skillful," which together convey the idea of a skilled craftsman or architect in the Old Testament context. Usage: The term ἀρχιτέκτων is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is a master builder or architect, particularly in a metaphorical sense relating to spiritual or ecclesiastical construction. Context: The term ἀρχιτέκτων appears in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 3:10, where the Apostle Paul uses it metaphorically to describe his role in laying the foundation of the church at Corinth. Paul writes, "By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise master builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds." (BSB). Here, Paul likens his apostolic work to that of a skilled architect who carefully plans and establishes the groundwork for others to build upon. This metaphor emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation in the faith and the responsibility of those who contribute to the spiritual edifice of the church. The imagery of construction underscores the collaborative and ongoing nature of the church's growth, with Christ as the ultimate foundation. Forms and Transliterations αρχιτέκτονα αρχιτεκτων αρχιτέκτων ἀρχιτέκτων architekton architektōn architékton architéktōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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