οἰκοδομέω

Strong's Definition

to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or(figuratively) confirm &#8212 (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify,embolden.

Detailed Meaning

to build a house, erect a building, to build (up from the foundation), to restore by building, to rebuild, repair, metaph., to found, establish, to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue, holiness, blessedness, to grow in wisdom and piety

Part of Speech

verb

KJV Translation Counts

build(24x) edify(7x) builder(5x) embolden(1x)

Related Words

G3619 | οἰκοδομή | edifying, building, edification, wherewith (one) may edify