King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Edify
CategoryTheological Term / Archaic Word
Modern Equivalentto build up spiritually; to strengthen in faith; to instruct for spiritual growth.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo build up — derived from the Latin aedificare, to build. In the NT it describes spiritual strengthening and growth, especially within the church community. Paul uses it as a key criterion for evaluating whether a practice or gift benefits the body of Christ.
Key Verses"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another." (Romans 14:19); "Let all things be done unto edifying." (1 Corinthians 14:26)