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θεμελιόω G2311

G2311 is the Greek word θεμελιόω, transliterated themelióō. The King James Version most often renders it founded.

Word: θεμελιόωTransliteration: themelióōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate.

Where it comes from

from G2310 (θεμέλιος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

founded 2×grounded 2×hast laid the foundation 1×settle 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle.

Verses using θεμελιόω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 7:25 · KJV

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Luke 6:48 · KJV

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

Ephesians 3:17 · KJV

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Colossians 1:23 · KJV

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Hebrews 1:10 · KJV

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

1 Peter 5:10 · KJV

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2311 mean?

G2311 is the Greek word θεμελιόω (themelióō), meaning to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate.

How is G2311 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it founded (2 times), grounded (2 times), hast laid the foundation (1 time), settle (1 time).

How many times does G2311 appear in the Bible?

θεμελιόω (themelióō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2311 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2310 (θεμέλιος).

Nearby entries

G2308 · θέλησις — determination (properly, the act), i.e. option G2309 · θέλω — to determine (as an active option from…G2310 · θεμέλιος — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of…G2312 · θεοδίδακτος — divinely instructed G2313 · θεομαχέω — to resist deity G2314 · θεομάχος — an opponent of deity

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