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οἰκοδομέω G3618
G3618 is the Greek word οἰκοδομέω, transliterated oikodoméō. The King James Version most often renders it build.
What it means
to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm.
Where it comes from
from the same as G3619 (οἰκοδομή).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 39 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden.
Verses using οἰκοδομέω
All 37 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:24 · KJV
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Matthew 7:26 · KJV
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 16:18 · KJV
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 21:33 · KJV
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
Matthew 21:42 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Matthew 23:29 · KJV
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
Matthew 26:61 · KJV
And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
Matthew 27:40 · KJV
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Mark 12:1 · KJV
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
Mark 12:10 · KJV
And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Mark 14:58 · KJV
We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
Mark 15:29 · KJV
And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Luke 4:29 · KJV
And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
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.
Luke 6:49 · KJV
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.
Luke 7:5 · KJV
For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
Luke 11:47 · KJV
Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
Luke 11:48 · KJV
Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
Luke 12:18 · KJV
And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
Luke 14:28 · KJV
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Luke 14:30 · KJV
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Luke 20:17 · KJV
And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
John 2:20 · KJV
Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
Acts 4:11 · KJV
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Acts 7:47 · KJV
But Solomon built him an house.
Acts 7:49 · KJV
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
Acts 9:31 · KJV
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Romans 15:20 · KJV
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:
1 Corinthians 8:1 · KJV
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 8:10 · KJV
For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
1 Corinthians 10:23 · KJV
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
1 Corinthians 14:4 · KJV
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:17 · KJV
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Galatians 2:18 · KJV
For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 · KJV
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1 Peter 2:5 · KJV
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:7 · KJV
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
Common questions
What does Strong's G3618 mean?
G3618 is the Greek word οἰκοδομέω (oikodoméō), meaning to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm.
How is G3618 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it build (11 times), built (9 times), builders (5 times), edifieth (3 times), buildest (2 times), among others.
How many times does G3618 appear in the Bible?
οἰκοδομέω (oikodoméō) is tagged in 37 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3618 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G3619 (οἰκοδομή).
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