οἰκοδομή oikodomḗ

Meaning

architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation

In the King James Version: building, edify(-ication, -ing)

Derivation: feminine (abstract) of a compound of G3624 (οἶκος) and the base of G1430 (δῶμα);

Where it is used

• Matthew 24:1 As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings.
• Mark 13:1 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”
• Mark 13:2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
• Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• Romans 15:2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
• 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
• 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
• 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
• 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
• 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
• 2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
• 2 Corinthians 12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
• Ephesians 2:21 In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.
• Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
• Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.
• Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.