Strong's Lexicon endomésis: Building, construction, inner structure Original Word: ἐνδόμησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in") and the verb "δομέω" (domeō, meaning "to build" or "to construct"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like "בָּנָה" (banah, Strong's H1129), which means "to build" or "to construct." Usage: The term "endomésis" refers to the act of building or constructing, particularly focusing on the internal or structural aspects of a building. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to the inner spiritual construction or edification of a person or community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, architecture and construction were highly valued, with significant emphasis placed on the strength and beauty of a building's inner structure. This concept was often used metaphorically in philosophical and religious texts to describe the moral and spiritual edification of individuals and communities. In the context of the New Testament, the idea of building up the church or the body of Christ is a recurring theme, reflecting the importance of spiritual growth and unity among believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for endómésis, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1739: ἐνδόμησιςἐνδόμησις (ἐνδομέω to build in), and ἐνδώμησις T Tr WH ((see WH's Appendix, p. 152) δωμάω to build), ἐνδομησεως, ἡ, that which is built in (German Einbau): τοῦ τείχους, the material built into the wall, i. e. of which the wall was composed, Revelation 21:18; elsewhere only in Josephus, Antiquities 15, 9, 6, of a mole built into the sea to form a breakwater and so construct a harbor. STRONGS NT 1739: ἐνδώμησιςἐνδώμησις, see ἐνδόμησις. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance building, structureFrom a compound of en and a derivative of the base of demos; a housing in (residence), i.e. Structure -- building. see GREEK en see GREEK demos Forms and Transliterations ενδόμησις ένδον ενδωμησις ἐνδώμησις endomesis endōmēsis endṓmesis endṓmēsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 21:18 N-NFSGRK: καὶ ἡ ἐνδώμησις τοῦ τείχους KJV: And the building of the wall of it INT: And the structure of the wall |
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