v. foundation
Psa 11:3 if the f be destroyed, what will be
Luk 6:48 dug deep and put the f on the rock
Rom 15:20 I tried .. not to build on someone else’s f
1Co 3:10 as an expert architect I put the f
1Co 3:11 no one can put another f than he who
Eph 2:20 built on the f of the apostles
1Ti 6:19 lay up for himself good f for what
2Ti 2:19 the f of God stands firm, having this
Heb 11:10 because he waited for the city that has f
(Heb., yasadh, found, Gr. katabole, themelios). The word is used for the foundation of the world (Job 38:4; Psa 78:69; Isa 24:18), the righteous (Pro 10:25), the basis of a person’s life (Luk 6:48), Christ (1Co 3:11), the apostles and prophets (Eph 3:20), the right use of wealth (1Ti 6:17-19), and the truth of God (2Ti 2:19).
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
Foundation on which a building is built. The foundation of faith and of the Church is.
1- Christ, 1Co 3:10-11, Eph 2:20, 1Pe 2:6.
1- The Apostles, Eph 2:20, Rev 11:14.
2- Very particularly Saint Peter: Mat 16:18-19, Luc 22:32, Jua 21:15-17. The foundation is not just cement, but cement, sand and water.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
http://bible.com/dictionary/
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
type, CONS TYPE
vet, or foundation of a building in Hebrew is translated from words mostly derived from “yãsadh”, “to found”; in Greek, it is a translation of “themelios” (Lk. 6:48, 49; 14:29; Acts 16:26, etc.) It is used metaphorically: of Christ, as the foundation of the Church (1 Cor. 3:11 ); of the apostles or prophets as the foundation, of which Christ is the chief cornerstone (Eph. 2:20); the foundation of repentance (Heb. 6:1). In Ps. 11:3: “If the foundations be destroyed”, the Hebrew term is “shath”.
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
What makes a principle and basis for something that is done or affirmed at theoretical or practical levels. In all fields the foundations are decisive for science, for consciousness and for intelligence. In catechesis it is the first thing that must be clear.
Pedro Chico González, Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy, Editorial Bruño, Lima, Peru 2006
Source: Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy
The base or infrastructure on which a building is erected and which serves to equally distribute its weight on the ground. Since the strength and solidity of a building depend largely on the strength of its foundation, great care must be exercised when placing it. Good foundations were very important in Palestine, not only to resist heavy rains, winds and floods, but also earthquakes, as this is a region of seismic activity. A good number of the Hebrew terms translated “foundation” come from the root ya sadh, which means “to found, to lay the foundation, to fix solidly.” (Isa 23:13; 51:13; Ps 24:2) The corresponding Greek term, used literally at Acts 16:26, is the·me·li·os.
When the Great Builder, Jehovah, responded to Job from the windstorm, he compared the Earth to a building. (Job 38:4-7) Although the Earth hangs on nothing, it has, as it were, enduring foundations that will not be shaken, because the immutable laws that govern the universe hold it firmly in place , and God’s purpose concerning the Earth has remained unchanged. (Job 26:7; 38:33; Ps 104:5; Mal 3:6) On the other hand, injustice and disobedience to God’s law actually break down the foundations that give stability to the earth, causing the foundations of the figurative earth (the people and their established systems) shake. (Ps 82; 11:3; Pro 29:4)
The laying of the foundations of the earth should not be confused with the “foundation of the world”. From Jesus’ comment in Luke 11:48-51 it is clear that Abel lived at the time of the foundation of the world, which refers to mankind, not planet Earth, whose foundation had been laid long before. (See ABEL no. 1; WORLD.)
The laying of a foundation seemed to be an occasion for joy. When the †˜foundation of the Earth†™ was laid, the angels shouted in applause. There was also an outpouring of great rejoicing when the foundations of Zerubbabel’s temple were laid, though those who had beheld the glory of the earlier temple gave way to tears. (Job 38:4, 6, 7; Ezra 3:10-13)
Just as Solomon had used large and costly hewn stones for the foundation of the temple, God laid a precious foundation stone for the “spiritual house,” of which the anointed followers of Jesus are “living stones” and Jesus himself the foundation stone. foundation cornerstone. Upon the foundation of the Christian apostles and prophets, all other members of the class of saints are placed, to build a “place where God dwells by spirit.” Jehovah himself chooses all the “stones” that make up this spiritual house. (1Pe 2:4-6; Eph 2:19-22; see CORNERSTONE.)
It is very appropriate that the twelve symbolic foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, are precious stones. (Re 21:14, 19, 20) The New Jerusalem described in Revelation is made up of the 144,000 betrothed to the bridegroom. The “heavenly Jerusalem” mentioned at Hebrews 12:22 is made up of 144,001, this “one” being the bridegroom, the King. The latter is the city with true foundations that Abraham expected. (Heb 11:10) Thus, the Bible books of Hebrews and Revelation show that there is a close relationship between the “heavenly Jerusalem” and the New Jerusalem.
As Jesus had worked during his prehuman existence alongside his Father as a master worker laying the foundations of the earth, he fully appreciated the value of a solid foundation, as seen in his illustration of the discreet man who dug deep and laid the foundation of his house on the mass of rock, while the foolish man built his house on the sand, so that he suffered great losses. (Pr 8:29, 30; Mt 7:24-27; Lu 6:47-49) Similarly, when Paul compared the task of making Christians with the work of building, he stressed the importance of building with non-combustible materials on the foundation that has been laid, namely, Jesus Christ, in order not to †˜suffer loss†™. (1Co 3:10-15.)
Paul also compared certain primary biblical teachings to a foundation, and encouraged the Hebrews, having learned the primary doctrine about Christ, not to remain static, but to strive for maturity. (Heb 6:1, 2; see HOUSE; LAND.)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible