Bible Dictionary

Foundation

The base or underlying support on which a building or structure rests.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

146 of 368

Letter

F

Meaning

The base or underlying support on which a building or structure rests.

Key Scriptures

  • Job 38:4-6
  • Psalm 11:3
  • Isaiah 28:16
  • Matthew 7:24-27
  • Luke 6:48
  • 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
  • Ephesians 2:20
  • Hebrews 11:10

Also Called

foundations

Original Language

Hebrew

יָסַד

yasad

to found; establish

Greek

θεμέλιος

themelios

foundation

Meaning

A foundation is the base or underlying support on which a building or structure rests.

It provides stability and support for what is built upon it.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, foundation refers to the base of a building or structure.

The term is also used figuratively for the beginning, basis, or underlying support of people, cities, and spiritual truths.

Key References

  • Job 38:4-6
  • Psalm 11:3
  • Isaiah 28:16
  • Matthew 7:24-27
  • Luke 6:48
  • 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
  • Ephesians 2:20
  • Hebrews 11:10
  • Cornerstone
  • Rock
  • House
  • Building
  • Temple

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Scriptures

  • Job 38:4-6
  • Psalm 11:3
  • Isaiah 28:16
  • Matthew 7:24-27
  • Luke 6:48
  • 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
  • Ephesians 2:20
  • Hebrews 11:10

Related Terms

cornerstone rock house building

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