What is Paul's Handkerchief?

Paul's Handkerchief combines the latest in biblical scholarship alongside 'coffee with Jesus' activities to reclaim the Ancient Near East context, romance, and mystery of our Bibles.

What is the cover-to-cover Bible Challenge?

Few people who start reading the Bible ever finish it. The cover-to-cover challenge is for those ready to break that cycle — reading the entire Bible at their own pace, backed by community and tools built to make finishing not just possible, but inevitable. You will also get a certificate to celebrate your achievement each time.

What is Coffee with Jesus?

Having a coffee with Jesus is about spending quality time with Him. It isn't just Bible study, but a personal, intimate conversation with Him. Think less classroom, more kitchen table. The devotionals, quizzes, crosswords and journaling are all designed to let the Word shape your heart, not just your head.

What is the F.O.G. Bible Project?

Most English Bibles can't carry the full weight of what's in the original Hebrew and Greek. The F.O.G. Bible Project exists to change that: three new translations built publicly (a Study Bible, a Reader's Paraphrase, and F.O.G. Family), plus a word-by-word renewal of Strong's Concordance. It is Jean Paul Joseph's lifelong work, unfolding in public — and you're invited in.

Jean Paul Joseph is the lead editor of the F.O.G. Bible Project. He works from a personal encounter with Jesus first, then draws on the scholarship of respected Jewish and Christian scholars to produce resources designed for falling in love with the Word.

How do I get started?

Join the club, pick a Bible translation and a reading style that fits you, and you're in. From there, the app tracks your progress and helps keep you showing up — day after day, chapter after chapter.

How do I use this website?

This website has three main areas: the Cover-to-Cover Bible Challenge, Coffee with Jesus, and Study Guides. The Challenge helps you finish the Bible, Coffee with Jesus helps you fall in love with Him, and the Study Guides deepen your understanding of what the Word meant in its original context. To open the study features, simply click a verse in the Bible or select Library in the top navigation.

How much should I read each day?

That's up to you, but we recommend starting with a manageable goal and building up as the habit forms. One or two chapters a day is a great place to start, and three chapters a day will take you through the Bible in a year. If you want full immersion, the 6-Track plan lets you read up to six chapters a day across different sections of Scripture at once.

I prefer reading a physical Bible. What do I do?

We agree, and our goal is to eventually offer F.O.G. Bibles in print. In the meantime, you can read from a physical Bible and still use this website to track your progress and access the study features.

What is the 6-Track Bible reading plan?

The 6-Track plan has you read up to six chapters a day from six different sections of Scripture at the same time. It's adapted from Professor Grant Horner's method, and within eight months you'll read the whole Bible at least once, with parts like the Gospels and Psalms read more than once. It's built for deep immersion and takes about half an hour a day. You don't have to read six chapters daily, but if you choose this plan, we recommend at least three. You can also choose another plan on this website, such as the chronological option.

How do XP and ranks work?

Every activity earns you XP, which moves you through seven Hebrew ranks: Talmid, Mechoker, Maskil, Sofer, Moreh, Chacham, and Zaken. Each is named after a biblical word for going deeper into the Word. Beyond Zaken, five gem tiers await: Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond. Each gem is added to your profile once you reach it.

How do I earn my Certificate of Completion?

You'll receive your certificate when you mark the final chapter of your cover-to-cover Bible Challenge as read. It's generated automatically and added to your profile. Free members receive a digital copy, while patrons receive an archival-quality certificate mailed to their door, ready for framing. You earn a new certificate every time you finish the Bible on this website.

How does patronage work?

A one-time gift of any amount earns you the Giver badge and a trial of RabbAI: 3 months, or 12 months for gifts of $50 or more. An active monthly gift of any amount earns you the Patron badge and keeps your RabbAI access going for as long as the gift continues. Give $50 and you'll receive a certificate mailed to your door when you complete the cover-to-cover Bible Challenge. Give $100 and you can sponsor a verse or page of your choice on this website. Your gift fuels this ministry, and we're grateful for your support.

G4925 (συνοικοδομέω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4925
Original Word: συνοικοδομέω
Transliteration: synoikodoméō
Pronunciation: soon-oy-kod-om-eh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4862 (σύν) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1739

Where it appears

Loading distribution…

Definition

Strong 1890 to construct, i.e. (passively) to compose (in company with other Christians, figuratively)

build together

from G4862 (σύν) and G3618 (οἰκοδομέω);

Commentary

Contributors:

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.

U - Unveiling the Word

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.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: συνοικοδομέω, sunoikodomeō, /sün-oy-kod-om-eh'-ō/
Pronunciation Guide: soon-oy-koh-doh-MEH-oh (where 'eh' sounds like in "bed")
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

σύν (syn) - prefix meaning "with, together"
οἶκος (oikos) - noun meaning "house"
δομέω (domeō) - verb meaning "to build"
The combination emphasizes collective building of a dwelling

D - Defining Meanings

To build together
To construct collectively
To be built up together as part of a structure

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:

"to build together" - emphasizes collective action
"to be constructed together" - highlights the passive process
"to be joined in building" - stresses unity in construction

E - Exploring Similar Words

οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeō) /oy-kod-om-eh'-ō/ - to build
See G3618
ἐποικοδομέω (epoikodomeō) /ep-oy-kod-om-eh'-ō/ - to build upon
See G2026
συνοικέω (sunoikeō) /sün-oy-keh'-ō/ - to dwell together
See G4924

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Verbal Features:

Tense: Present
Voice: Passive
Mood: Indicative
Person: 2nd
Number: Plural
Aspect: Progressive/Continuous

The word appears showing ongoing passive construction:

Leave your mark

Sponsor a Verse

A $100 gift puts your name — on the verse or page you sponsor, so everyone who reads it sees your love for the Word.

In your name — or in memory of someone you love

συνοικοδομεῖσθε (you are being built together)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

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.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
Ephesians 2:22: "in whom you also are being built together [συνοικοδομέω] into a dwelling of God in the Spirit."

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
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"

N - Noteworthy Summary

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.

D - Did You Know?

συνοικοδομέω appears only once in the New Testament
The word combines three distinct Greek roots
It became significant in early church architecture symbolism

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: building, temple, church, unity, spiritual growth, construction, Ephesians, compound words, Greek verbs, divine dwelling, corporate worship

The Coffee Club Explained.

CERTIFICATE

Your Name Here