Strong's Greek · G3619
οἰκοδομή
oikodomḗ
building, edify(-ication, -ing)
Definition
architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
Derivation
feminine (abstract) of a compound of G3624 (οἶκος) and the base of G1430 (δῶμα);
Appears 18 times in Scripture
“I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.”
“For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
“So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
“For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.”
“What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.”
“Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.”
“It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.”
“As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings.”
“But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.”
“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.”
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).