Master-builder
ἀρχιτέκτωνStrong’s G0753architektōn
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Architektōn is the Greek word usually translated “master builder”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“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.”
Meaning
Usually translated “master builder”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- master builder 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Corinthians 1
1 book in all.
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Greek dictionary
ἀρχιτέκτων architektōn · master-builder
ἀρχι-τέκτων, -ονος, ὁ (τέκτων), [in LXX: Isa.3:3 (חָרָשׁ) Sir.38:27. 2Ma.2:29 * ;] a master-builder, architect: 1Co.3:10 (in π. of building contractors, MM, see word).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.