Strong's Number G3618

οἰκοδομέω

oikodomeo · oy-kod-om-eh'-o

Transliteration:

oikodomeo{oy-kod-om-eh'-o}also oikodomos{oy-kod-om'-os}

Word Origin:

Ac 4:11 from the same as 3619

TDNT:

5:136,674

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm

Usage in the KJV:

build 16, edify 7, builder 5, build up 1, be in building 1, embolden 1

Total: 39
Occurs 41 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to build a house, erect a building
1. to build (up from the foundation)
2. to restore by building, to rebuild, repair
metaph.
1. to found, establish
2. to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue, holiness, blessedness
3. to grow in wisdom and piety