6 occurrences

'Edifying' in the Bible

Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtBuilding Up The ChurchInterpreting LanguageEach Local ChurchRight DesiresProphecyProphecies concerningLanguageThe church

Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingEdification, Means OfBuilding Up The ChurchGod Seeing All PeopleMan Defendingcommunionreality

Related Words

Bible Theasaurus

Beneficial (12 instances)
Edify (5 instances)
Edifying (10 instances)
Enlighten (10 instances)
Enlightening (5 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
οἰκοδομέω 
Oikodomeo 
build , edify , builder , build up , be in building , embolden
Usage: 22

οἰκοδομή 
Oikodome 
Usage: 17

οἰκοδομία 
Oikodomia 
Usage: 0

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