Strong’s G3619

οἰκοδομή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

oikodomé

Pronunciation

oy-kod-om-ay'

Definition

Building, edification, structure

Meaning

(a) the act of building, (b) a building, (c) met: spiritual advancement, edification.

Usage

The term "oikodomé" primarily refers to the act of building or constructing a physical structure. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the spiritual edification or building up of the church and individual believers. It emphasizes growth, strengthening, and development in faith and character.

Bible references

Matthew 24:1;Mark 13:1;Mark 13:2;Romans 14:19;Romans 15:2;1 Corinthians 3:9;1 Corinthians 14:3;1 Corinthians 14:5;1 Corinthians 14:12;1 Corinthians 14:26;2 Corinthians 5:1;2 Corinthians 10:8;2 Corinthians 12:19;2 Corinthians 13:10;Ephesians 2:21;Ephesians 4:12;Ephesians 4:16;Ephesians 4:29