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ἐποικοδομέω G2026
G2026 is the Greek word ἐποικοδομέω, transliterated epoikodoméō. The King James Version most often renders it buildeth.
What it means
to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).
Verses using ἐποικοδομέω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 20:32 · KJV
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
1 Corinthians 3:10 · KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 3:12 · KJV
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
1 Corinthians 3:14 · KJV
If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
Ephesians 2:20 · KJV
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Colossians 2:7 · KJV
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Jude 1:20 · KJV
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2026 mean?
G2026 is the Greek word ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō), meaning to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up.
How is G2026 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it buildeth (2 times), built (2 times), build you up (1 time), build (1 time), built up (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2026 appear in the Bible?
ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2026 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω).
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