G2026: ἐποικοδομέω
epoikodoméō · “to build up/upon”
Definition
to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
KJV translates it as: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon)
Extended definition
in NT, always metaphorically, of the spiritual life regarded as a building (Cremer, 449);
1. to build upon: 1Co.3:10 3:12 3:14; pass., Eph.2:20.
2. to build up: Col.2:7, 1Pe.2:5 (T, οἰκοδ- WH, Rec.), Ju 20.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2026 is translated
- is building upon it. ×1
- he builds upon it. ×1
- builds ×1
- he built up, ×1
- having been built ×1
- being built up ×1
- building up ×1
Bible verses with G2026 (epoikodoméō)
Epoikodoméō appears in 6 verses.
- 1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
- 1 Corinthians 3:12
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
- 1 Corinthians 3:14
If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
- Ephesians 2:20
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
- Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
- Jude 1:20
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,