A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.
Original word: ἐποικοδομέω
Transliteration: epoikodomeó
Definition (short): built
Definition (full): to build upon
Definition: to build upon
NASB Translation: building (2), builds (2), built (4).
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From
epi and
oikodomeo ; to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up -- build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).
see GREEK epi
see GREEK oikodomeo
KJV:
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
NASB:
According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.
KJV:
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
NASB:
Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,
KJV:
If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
NASB:
If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.
KJV:
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone ;
NASB:
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone,