θεμελιόω (themelióō) — Found

Greek word study: θεμελιόω (themelióō), Strong's G2311. to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate

GreekStrong's G2311
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Greek word
θεμελιόω (themelióō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate

Word study
Derivation: from G2310 (θεμέλιος);

KJV translation words: (lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle

Where this word appears

Strong's G2311 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:25 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and he will establish you ×1established ×1founded ×1it had been founded ×1laid the foundation ×1

Forms found in the text

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

τεθεμελιωμένοι ×2θεμελιώσει ×1τεθεμελίωτο ×1ἐθεμελίωσας ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Ephesians ×1Colossians ×1Hebrews ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 5)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2310 θεμέλιος (themélios).

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 themelióō (G2311) mean?

To lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate.

How is G2311 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2311 as: (lay the) found(- ation), ground, settle.

How often does θεμελιόω (themelióō) appear?

Strong's G2311 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:25 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:10.