The meaning of “θεμέλιος”
Understanding themélios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foundation. - something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
θεμέλιος
foundation. - something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 6:49 | “But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. ” Word: θεμέλιος (themélios) | |
| Acts 16:26 | “And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” Word: θεμέλιος (themélios) | |
| Romans 15:20 | “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:” Word: θεμέλιος (themélios) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:11 | “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” Word: θεμέλιος (themélios) | |
| Ephesians 2:20 | “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ” Word: θεμέλιος (themélios) |