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Strong’s G4925: A compound verb combining σύν (with), οἶκος (house), and δομέω (to build), συνοικοδομέω describes the collective building or construction of God’s spiritual house. In Ephesians, it portrays believers being built together into a holy temple for God’s dwelling.
συνοικοδομέω (sunoikodomeō) represents the collective process of building together, particularly in a spiritual context. This compound word combines the concepts of togetherness, household, and construction to express the unified building of God’s spiritual dwelling place. In the New Testament, it appears uniquely in Ephesians, describing how believers are being built together into God’s holy temple. Early church writers expanded this imagery to describe the ongoing construction of the church as God’s dwelling place. Today, it continues to illustrate how each believer contributes to building up the church as God’s spiritual house.
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Etymology:
For compound words:
The prefix σύν adds the concept of togetherness, οἶκος provides the context of a house/dwelling, and δομέω contributes the action of building. Together, they create a word expressing collective spiritual construction.
Translation Options:
Verbal Features:
The word appears showing ongoing passive construction:
BDAG emphasizes the word’s use in spiritual construction. Thayer’s notes its connection to corporate unity. LSJ provides examples from architectural contexts. Vine’s connects it to church growth. Strong’s highlights the collaborative nature implied by the συν- prefix. LEH and Moulton and Milligan note its metaphorical usage in religious contexts.
First appearance:
Ephesians 2:22: “in whom you also are being built together [συνοικοδομέω] into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.”
Author: Work | Text |
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Thucydides: History | “The citizens built together [συνοικοδομέω] the walls of their city” |
Plutarch: Lives | “They jointly constructed [συνοικοδομέω] the temple with great care” |
Xenophon: Hellenica | “The allies together built [συνοικοδομέω] the defensive fortifications” |
συνοικοδομέω beautifully captures the collective nature of spiritual growth in the Messiah’s body. This word proclaims the good news that God is actively building His church, with each believer being fitly joined together. It reminds us that we are not isolated stones but part of His grand spiritual temple.
Strong’s G4925: A compound verb combining σύν (with), οἶκος (house), and δομέω (to build), συνοικοδομέω describes the collective building or construction of God’s spiritual house. In Ephesians, it portrays believers being built together into a holy temple for God’s dwelling.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: building, temple, church, unity, spiritual growth, construction, Ephesians, compound words, Greek verbs, divine dwelling, corporate worship
Note: While this entry strives for accuracy, readers engaged in critical research should verify citations and keyword occurrences in their Bible translation of choice. For Biblical citations, the F.O.G Bible project recommends Logos Bible software.
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