Epoikodoméō — G2026

Definition

verb

to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up

Usually translated as

build thereon

Origin

from G1909 and G3618

• epí (G1909)
• oikodoméō (G3618)

Occurrences

Epoikodoméō occurs 8 times in 7 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), 1 Corinthians (3), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), Jude (1)

• Acts 20:32 — And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up (εποικοδομησαι), and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
• 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 (ἐποικοδομεῖ). But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
• 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 (ἐποικοδομεῖ).
• 1 Corinthians 3:12 — Now if any man build (ἐποικοδομεῖ) 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 (επωκοδομησεν), he shall receive a reward.
• Ephesians 2:20 — And are built (ἐποικοδομηθέντες) upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
• Colossians 2:7 — Rooted and built up (ἐποικοδομούμενοι) in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
• Jude 1:20 — But ye, beloved, building up (ἐποικοδομοῦντες) yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,