στερεός

stereosAdjectiveG4731

strong

From: from G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

hard, firm, solid: τροψή; θεμέλιος, figuratively. Metaphorical, (a) in bad sense, hard, cruel (Hom.); (b) in good sense, steadfast, firm: πίστει.
LXX Usage: (מִקְשָׁה); σ. πέτρα, (צַר), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

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

Hebrews
2
1 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:9
  • 2 Timothy 2:19
  • Hebrews 5:12
  • Hebrews 5:14

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