Strong's Lexicon sunoikodomeó: To build together, to construct jointly Original Word: συνοικοδομέω Word Origin: From the Greek words σύν (sun, meaning "together with") and οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeó, meaning "to build" or "to construct"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συνοικοδομέω, the concept of building together can be related to Hebrew words like בָּנָה (banah, Strong's H1129), which means "to build" or "to construct." Usage: The verb συνοικοδομέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of building together or constructing in unity. It conveys the idea of a collective effort in building, often used metaphorically to describe the spiritual construction of the church as a unified body of believers. This term emphasizes the collaborative and harmonious nature of the building process, reflecting the unity and cooperation among believers in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, construction was a significant part of society, with buildings often serving as centers of community life, worship, and governance. The metaphor of building was commonly used to describe the formation and strengthening of communities. In the context of the early Christian church, this metaphor was particularly powerful, as it illustrated the spiritual growth and unity of believers as they formed a new community centered around faith in Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and oikodomeó Definition to build together, fig. to build up together NASB Translation built together (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4925: συνοικοδομέωσυνοικοδομέω, συνοικοδόμω: present passive, συνοικοδομοῦμαι; (Vulg.coaedifico); to build together i. e. a. to build together or with others (1 Esdr. 5:65 (66)). b. to put together or construct by building, out of several things to build up one whole (οἰκία εὖ συνωκοδομημενη καί συνηρμοσμενη, of the human body, Philo de praem. et poen. § 20): Ephesians 2:22. (Besides, in Thucydides, Diodorus, Dio Cassius, Plutarch.) From sun and oikodomeo; to construct, i.e. (passively) to compose (in company with other Christians, figuratively) -- build together. see GREEK sun see GREEK oikodomeo Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 2:22 V-PIM/P-2PGRK: καὶ ὑμεῖς συνοικοδομεῖσθε εἰς κατοικητήριον NAS: you also are being built together into a dwelling KJV: also are builded together for INT: also you are being built together for a habitation |
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