Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
master-builder
Usage: ἀρχι-τέκτων, -ονος, ὁ (τέκτων), [in LXX: Isa.3:3 (חָרָשׁ) Sir.38:27. 2Ma.2:29 * ;] a master-builder, architect: 1Co.3:10 (in π. of building contractors, MM, see word).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G753
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G753 Quick Answer
Strong's G753 ἀρχιτέκτων (architekton) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. architekton (ar-khee-tek'-tone) n. 1. a chief constructor, i.e. "architect" [from G746 and G5045] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include masterbuilder. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- architekton (ar-khee-tek'-tone) n. 1. a chief constructor, i.e. "architect" [from G746 and G5045]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- masterbuilder
Meaning and Definition
architekton (ar-khee-tek'-tone) n. 1. a chief constructor, i.e. "architect" [from G746 and G5045] KJV: masterbuilder Root(s): G746, G5045
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G753. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G753 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render architekton, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
masterbuilder
1 Corinthians 3:10
How Strong's G753 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G753 (ἀρχιτέκτων) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 2:29 — ἀρχιτέκτονι
- Isaiah 3:3 — ἀρχιτέκτονα
- Sirach 38:27 — ἀρχιτέκτων
Strong's G753 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G753 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
Strong's G753 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
the captain of fifty also, and the honorable counselor, and the wise artificer, and the intelligent hearer.
Strong's G753 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For as the master builder of a new house must care for the whole building: but he that undertaketh to set it out, and paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning thereof: even so I think it is with us.
So every carpenter and workmaster, That laboreth night and day: And they that cut and grave seals, And are diligent to make great variety, And give themselves to counterfeit imagery, And watch to finish a work:
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G753.
the captain of fifty also, and the honorable counselor, and the wise artificer, and the intelligent hearer.
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
For as the master builder of a new house must care for the whole building: but he that undertaketh to set it out, and paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning thereof: even so I think it is with us.
So every carpenter and workmaster, That laboreth night and day: And they that cut and grave seals, And are diligent to make great variety, And give themselves to counterfeit imagery, And watch to finish a work:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G753, grouped by book.
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G753 FAQ
What does architekton (ἀρχιτέκτων) mean?
Architekton (Strong's G753) is a Greek word most simply glossed "masterbuilder". architekton (ar-khee-tek'-tone) n. 1. a chief constructor, i.e. "architect" [from G746 and G5045]
How many times is architekton (ἀρχιτέκτων) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G753 across 4 books.
Where can I study architekton (ἀρχιτέκτων) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G753 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate architekton (ἀρχιτέκτων)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as masterbuilder. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G753 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G753, with linked reader references where each row is available.