The meaning of “οἰκοδομή”
Understanding oikodomḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine (abstract) of a compound of οἶκος and the base of δῶμα building, edify(-ication, -ing). - architecture, i.e. (c...
οἰκοδομή
feminine (abstract) of a compound of οἶκος and the base of δῶμα building, edify(-ication, -ing). - architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure - figuratively, confirmation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:1 | “And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.” Word: οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ) | |
| Mark 13:2 | “And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Word: οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ) | |
| Romans 15:2 | “Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Word: οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:5 | “I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.” Word: οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:19 | “Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.” Word: οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ) |