Embolden
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Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
1: Οἰκοδομέω (Strong'S #3618 — Verb — oikodomeo — oy-kod-om-eh'-o )
is rendered "embolden" in 1—Corinthians 8:10 , in reference to blameworthy actions (see marg.), the delinquent being built up, so to speak, to do what is contrary to his conscience. See Build , Edification.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(v. t.) To give boldness or courage to; to encourage.
