ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō) — Build Thereon

Greek word study: ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō), Strong's G2026. to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up

GreekStrong's G2026
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω);

KJV translation words: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2026 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 3:10 and last appears in Jude 1:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

being built up ×1building up ×1builds ×1having been built ×1he builds upon it ×1he built up ×1is building upon it ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐποικοδομεῖ ×3ἐποικοδομηθέντες ×1ἐποικοδομούμενοι ×1ἐποικοδομοῦντες ×1ἐποικοδόμησεν ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×4Ephesians ×1Colossians ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G3618 οἰκοδομέω (oikodoméō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epoikodoméō (G2026) mean?

To build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up.

How is G2026 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2026 as: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).

How often does ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodoméō) appear?

Strong's G2026 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 3:10 and last appears in Jude 1:20.