G2310 θεμέλιος (themélios) — foundation

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2310

something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--foundation.

Etymology: from a derivative of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

see θεμέλιον (G2528) a foundation, Lk. 6:48, 49; Heb. 11:10; met. a foundation laid in elementary instruction, Heb. 6:1; a foundation of a superstructure of faith, doctrine, or hope, 1 Cor. 3:10, 11, 12; Eph. 2:20; 1 Tim. 6:19; a foundation laid in the commencement of the preaching of the Gospel, Rom. 15:20*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Luke 6:48 Luke 6:49 Luke 14:29 Acts 16:26 Romans 15:20 1 Corinthians 3:10 1 Corinthians 3:11 1 Corinthians 3:12 Ephesians 2:20 1 Timothy 6:19 2 Timothy 2:19 Hebrews 6:1 Hebrews 11:10 Revelation 21:14 Revelation 21:19

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θεμέλιος