θεμελιόω (themelioō) means “to found” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: them-el-ee-o'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
θεμελιόω · themelioō · to found
θεμελιόω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for יָסַד ;] to lay the foundation of, to found: with accusative, τ. γῆν, Heb.1:10 (LXX); pass., Mat.7:25, Luk.6:48; metaphorically, 1Pe.5:10 (R, mg., settle); pass., Eph.3:18, Col.1:23.† (AS)
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I found, lay the foundation (lit. and met.).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and establish you | 1 |
| established | 1 |
| grounded | 1 |
| its foundation was | 1 |
| laid the foundations | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| grounded | 2 |
| it was founded | 2 |
| hast laid the foundation | 1 |
| settle | 1 |
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The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.
Read word by wordso that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
Read word by wordif indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Read word by wordAnd: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
Read word by wordAnd after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
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