Lexical Definition
συνοικοδομέω synoikodoméō (soon-oy-kod-om-eh'-o) be built up with G:V
from σύν and οἰκοδομέω
build together.
- to construct, i.e. (passively) to compose (in company with other Christians, figuratively)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| συνοικοδομεῖσθε | are being built together | Eph.2.22 |
Abbott-Smith
** συν-οικοδομέω, -ῶ [in LXX: I Es 5:68 * ;]
1. to build together or with (c. dat. pers., I Es, l.c.).
2. Of various materials, to build up together (Thuc., al.): metaph., of Christians, Eph 2:22.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ephesians | 2:22 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
συνοικοδομέω-δομέω,
build together, ἐκ πολλῶν ἓν οἰκητήριον [Refs 1st c.AD+] —passive, [Refs]; οἰκίαι ἐκ πλίνθων συνῳκοδομημέναι entirely built, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: metaphorically in passive of believers, [NT]
__2 passive, to be built in with other materials, λίθοι ξυνῳκοδομημένοι [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__3 build up, block up, [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Eph.2.22