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Lexicon epoikodomeó: To build upon, to build up Original Word: ἐποικοδομέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epoikodomeó Pronunciation: ep-oy-kod-om-eh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (ep-oy-kod-om-eh'-o) Definition: To build upon, to build up Meaning: I build upon (above) a foundation. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance build upon. From epi and oikodomeo; to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up -- build thereon (thereupon, on, upon). see GREEK epi see GREEK oikodomeo HELPS Word-studies 2026 epoikodoméō (from 1909 /epí, "apt, fitting on," which intensifies 3618 /oikodoméō, "to build up, edify") – properly, appropriately build on, following a plan with pre-designed (pre-defined) specifications. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epi and oikodomeó Definition to build upon NASB Translation building (2), builds (2), built (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2026: ἐποικοδομέω ἐποικοδομέω, ἐποικοδόμω; 1 aorist ἐπωκοδόμησα, and without augment ἐποικοδόμησα (1 Corinthians 3:14 T Tr WH; cf. Tdf.'s note on Acts 7:47 (see οἰκοδομέω)); passive, present ἐποικοδομοῦμαι; 1 aorist participle ἐποικοδομηθέντες; in the N. T. only in the figurative which likens a company of Christian believers to an edifice or temple; to build upon, build up (Vulg.superaedifico); absolutely (like our English build up) viz. 'to finish the structure of which the foundation has already been laid,' i. e. in plain language, to give constant increase in Christian knowledge and in a life conformed thereto: Acts 20:32 (where L T Tr WH οἰκοδομῆσαι (Vulg.aedifico)); 1 Corinthians 3:10; (l Pet. 2:5 Tdf.); ἐπί τόν θεμέλιον, 1 Corinthians 3:12; τί, 1 Corinthians 3:14; ἐν Χριστῷ, with the passive, in fellowship with Christ to grow in spiritual life, Colossians 2:7; ἐποικοδομηθέντες ἐπί τῷ θεμελίῳ τῶν ἀποστόλων, on the foundation laid by the apostles, i. e. (dropping the figurative) gathered together into a church by the apostles' preaching of the gospel, Ephesians 2:20; ἐποικοδόμειν ἑαυτόν τῇ πίστει, Jude 1:20, where the sense is, 'resting on your most holy faith as a foundation, make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher.' (Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, others.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon") and οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeō, meaning "to build"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐποικοδομέω, the concept of building and edification can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as: • בָּנָה (banah, Strong's Hebrew 1129): To build, construct. • יָסַד (yasad, Strong's Hebrew 3245): To establish, lay a foundation. These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of constructing or establishing something upon a foundation, paralleling the New Testament usage of ἐποικοδομέω in the context of spiritual growth and community building. Usage: The term ἐποικοδομέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of building upon a foundation, often in a metaphorical sense referring to spiritual growth or the development of the church community. Context: The Greek verb ἐποικοδομέω appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of spiritual edification and the growth of the Christian community. It conveys the idea of building upon an existing foundation, which is often understood as the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. This term is used to encourage believers to grow in their faith and to contribute to the strengthening of the church body. In 1 Corinthians 3:10-14, Paul uses the concept of building upon a foundation to illustrate the responsibility of church leaders and members to contribute to the spiritual edifice of the church. He emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only true foundation, and each person's work will be tested by fire to reveal its quality. Ephesians 2:20-22 further elaborates on this idea, describing believers as being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. This passage highlights the unity and growth of the church as a holy temple in the Lord, where believers are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Colossians 2:6-7 encourages believers to continue living in Christ, being rooted and built up in Him, and strengthened in the faith. This passage underscores the importance of spiritual maturity and stability, achieved through a deepening relationship with Christ. The metaphor of building is a powerful image in the New Testament, illustrating the ongoing process of spiritual development and the collective growth of the church. The use of ἐποικοδομέω emphasizes the active role of believers in this process, as they build upon the foundation of faith laid by Christ and the apostles. Forms and Transliterations εποικοδομει εποικοδομεί ἐποικοδομεῖ εποικοδομηθεντες εποικοδομηθέντες ἐποικοδομηθέντες εποικοδομήσαι εποικοδομησεν ἐποικοδόμησεν εποικοδομουμενοι εποικοδομούμενοι ἐποικοδομούμενοι εποικοδομουντες εποικοδομούντες ἐποικοδομοῦντες επωκοδόμησεν epoikodomei epoikodomeî epoikodomesen epoikodomēsen epoikodómesen epoikodómēsen epoikodomethentes epoikodomethéntes epoikodomēthentes epoikodomēthéntes epoikodomoumenoi epoikodomoúmenoi epoikodomountes epoikodomoûntes Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 3:10 V-PIA-3S GRK: ἄλλος δὲ ἐποικοδομεῖ ἕκαστος δὲ NAS: and another is building on it. But each man KJV: and another buildeth thereon. But let INT: another however builds up each man however 1 Corinthians 3:10 V-PIA-3S GRK: βλεπέτω πῶς ἐποικοδομεῖ NAS: must be careful how he builds on it. KJV: take heed how he buildeth thereupon. INT: let take heed how he builds up 1 Corinthians 3:12 V-PIA-3S GRK: δέ τις ἐποικοδομεῖ ἐπὶ τὸν NAS: any man builds on the foundation KJV: Now if any man build upon this INT: moreover anyone builds upon the 1 Corinthians 3:14 V-AIA-3S GRK: μενεῖ ὃ ἐποικοδόμησεν μισθὸν λήμψεται NAS: which he has built on it remains, KJV: which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive INT: abides which he built up a reward he will receive Ephesians 2:20 V-APP-NMP GRK: ἐποικοδομηθέντες ἐπὶ τῷ NAS: having been built on the foundation KJV: And are built upon the foundation INT: having been built up on the Colossians 2:7 V-PPM/P-NMP GRK: ἐρριζωμένοι καὶ ἐποικοδομούμενοι ἐν αὐτῷ NAS: having been firmly rooted [and now] being built up in Him and established KJV: Rooted and built up in him, INT: having been rooted and being built up in him Jude 1:20 V-PPA-NMP GRK: δέ ἀγαπητοί ἐποικοδομοῦντες ἑαυτοὺς τῇ NAS: But you, beloved, building yourselves KJV: beloved, building up yourselves INT: moreover beloved building up yourselves the Strong's Greek 2026 7 Occurrences ἐποικοδόμησεν — 1 Occ. ἐποικοδομηθέντες — 1 Occ. ἐποικοδομεῖ — 3 Occ. ἐποικοδομούμενοι — 1 Occ. ἐποικοδομοῦντες — 1 Occ.