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The Greek verb “θεμελιόω”

Limited to Mt. 7:25; Lk. 6:48; Eph. 3:17; Col. 1:23; Heb. 1:10; 1 Pet. 5:10, the Greek verb “themelioo” meant “make stable,” “to found,” “to lay a foundation.”  Jesus used this verb in His “wise man” teaching (Mt. 7:25; Lk. 6:48).  In Heb. 1:10, this word is association with the creation of the earth.  Christians also need to “be stable/well grounded” (Eph. 3:17; Col. 1:23; 1 Pet. 5:10).