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Embolden

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

1: οἰκοδομέω

(Strong's #3618 — Verb — oikodomeo — oy-kod-om-eh'-o )

is rendered "embolden" in 1 Corinthians 8:10 , in reference to blameworthy actions (see marg.), the delinquent being built up, so to speak, to do what is contrary to his conscience. See BUILD , EDIFICATION.

Bibliography Information
Vines, W. E., M. A. Entry for 'Embolden'. Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ved/​e/embolden.html. 1940.