Strong's G3618 · Greek
οἰκοδομέω
oikodoméō
Definition
to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
KJV: (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden
Root / derivation: from the same as G3619 (οἰκοδομή);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered οἰκοδομέω across 38 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
38 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew8 verses
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Matthew 7:26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 21:33Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
Matthew 21:42Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Matthew 23:29Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
Matthew 26:61And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
Matthew 27:40And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Mark4 verses
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Mark 14:58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
Mark 15:29And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Luke11 verses
And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
Luke 6:48He 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 7:5For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
Luke 11:47Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
Luke 11:48Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
Luke 12:18And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
Luke 14:28For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Luke 14:30Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Luke 17:28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
Luke 20:17And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Acts4 verses
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Acts 7:47But Solomon built him an house.
Acts 7:49Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
Acts 9:31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
1 Corinthians5 verses
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 8:10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
1 Corinthians 14:4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:17For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Galatians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Peter2 verses
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3618 (oikodoméō) mean?
to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
How many times does G3618 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) appears in 38 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “build.”
How is oikodoméō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3618 is rendered as “build” (12×), “built” (9×), “builders” (5×), “edifieth” (3×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word οἰκοδομέω come from?
from the same as G3619 (οἰκοδομή);