ἐποικοδομέω epoikodoméō
Meaning
to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
In the King James Version: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon)
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω);
Where it is used
- 1 Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.
- 1 Corinthians 3:12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
- 1 Corinthians 3:14 If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.
- Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
- Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
- Jude 1:20 But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,