Word: oikodomh

Pronounce: oy-kod-om-ay'

Strongs Number: G3619

Orig: feminine (abstract) of a compound of 3624 and the base of 1430; architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation:--building, edify(-ication, -ing). G3624

Use: TDNT-5:144,674 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H1002 H1129 H4011

1) (the act of) building, building up
2) metaph. edifying, edification
2a) the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness
3) a building (i.e. the thing built, edifice)