οἰκοδομή
oikodomē (G3619)
building
AI Word Study
The Greek word οἰκοδομή (oikodomē) is a noun that translates to "building." Its primary meaning is related to construction and crafts, indicating a physical structure such as a house, building, or dwelling. The word can also be metaphorically interpreted, referring to spiritual growth or establishment. In the 18 occurrences of οἰκοδομή in the Bible, the word is used in various contexts to describe both literal and figurative constructions. It is used to describe physical buildings, such as houses and temples (e.g., homes, church buildings), as well as to represent spiritual growth and establishment, emphasizing the idea that a person's life or faith is being constructed or built. Overall, the significance of οἰκοδομή lies in its representation of creation, growth, and establishment. Whether referring to physical structures or spiritual growth, the word highlights the importance of intentional construction and the value of establishing strong foundations.
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Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.
As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!”
Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down.”
So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.
For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s farming, God’s building.
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
For even if I boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down, I will not be ashamed,
Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,
from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.