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building

Meaning of “building”

Sense 1: A structure made for habitation or use. Sense 2: The act of constructing.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
37 occurrences35 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Joshua 22:19

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Showing verses 31–35 of 35 · 37 word occurrences in this result

2 Corinthians 5:1
FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:1 · retained source text

¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.

Hebrews 9:11
But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 9:11 · retained source text

But Christ being come an high Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect Tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building:

Jude 1:20
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jude 1:20 · retained source text

But yee beloued, building vp your selues on your most holy faith, praying in the holy Ghost,

Revelation 21:18
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Revelation 21:18 · retained source text

And the building of the wall of it was of Iasper, and the city was pure gold, like vnto cleare glasse.

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A fabric or edifice constructed for use or convenience, as a house, church, or shop.

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