Strong’s G3620

οἰκοδομή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

oikodomia

Pronunciation

oy-kod-om-ee'-ah

Definition

Building, edification, construction

Meaning

edifying

Usage

The term "oikodomia" 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 strengthening of the church and individual believers. It emphasizes the process of growth and development in faith, character, and community.