Strong's G2310 · Greek
θεμέλιος θεμέλιον
themelios
Definition
from a derivative of 5087; something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively):--foundation.
KJV: foundation
Root / derivation: from a derivative of 5087
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θεμέλιος θεμέλιον across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
Luke 6:49But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
Luke 14:29Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
1 Corinthians3 verses
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
1 Corinthians 3:11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Ephesians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles: or, word of the beginning of
Hebrews 11:10For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Revelation2 verses
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:19And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2310 (themelios) mean?
from a derivative of 5087; something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively):--foundation.
How many times does G2310 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2310 (θεμέλιος θεμέλιον) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “foundation.”
How is themelios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2310 is rendered as “foundation” (12×), “foundations” (4×).
Where does the Greek word θεμέλιος θεμέλιον come from?
from a derivative of 5087