G2311: θεμελιόω
themelióō · “to found”
Definition
to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate
KJV translates it as: (lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle
Word origin: from G2310 (θεμέλιος);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for יָסַד ;]
to lay the foundation of, to found: with accusative, τ. γῆν, Heb.1:10 (LXX); pass., Mat.7:25, Luk.6:48; metaphorically, 1Pe.5:10 (R, mg., settle); pass., Eph.3:18, Col.1:23.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2311 is translated
- it had been founded ×1
- founded, ×1
- established ×1
- laid the foundation, ×1
- and he will establish you. ×1
Bible verses with G2311 (themelióō)
Themelióō appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 7:25
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
- Ephesians 3:17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Colossians 1:23
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
- Hebrews 1:10
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
- 1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.