ἐπιστηρίζω

epistērizōVerbG1991

to strengthen

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4741 (στηρίζω);

Short Definition

to support further, i.e. reestablish

Full Lexicon Entry

to make stronger, confirm: with accusative.
LXX Usage: for סָמַךְ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4

Key Passages

  • Acts 14:22
  • Acts 15:32
  • Acts 15:41
  • Acts 18:23

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