Strong’s G2310

θεμέλιος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine; Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

themelios

Pronunciation

theh-MAY-lee-os

Definition

Foundation

Meaning

(properly, an adj: belonging to the foundation), a foundation stone.

Usage

The Greek word "themelios" primarily refers to a foundation, either literally as the base of a building or metaphorically as the foundational principles or teachings upon which something is established. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the foundational truths of the Christian faith or the apostles and prophets as the foundation of the Church, with Christ as the cornerstone.

Bible references

Luke 6:48;Luke 6:49;Luke 14:29;Acts 16:26;Romans 15:20;1 Corinthians 3:10;1 Corinthians 3:11;1 Corinthians 3:12;Ephesians 2:20;1 Timothy 6:19;2 Timothy 2:19;Hebrews 6:1;Hebrews 11:10;Revelation 21:14;Revelation 21:19;Revelation 21:19