Know the Word.

Greek word

oikodomḗ

οἰκοδομή

What it means

architecture, i.e. a structure

architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation

Where it comes from

feminine (abstract) of a compound of oîkos (οἶκος) and the base of dōma (δῶμα)

How the King James translates it

  • edifying7
  • building3
  • edification3
  • buildings2
  • edify1

Every place it appears 16

Matthew24:1
Mark13:2
Romans14:19
2 Corinthians5:110:812:1913:10