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GreekG4741Verb

στηρίζω

stērizō

12Occurrences
G4741Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm

from a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι) (like G4731 (στερεός));

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to fix, set fast, make fast: *πρόσωτον *( see Dalman, Words, 30 f.). Metaphorical, to confirm, establish: with, accusative,; ἐν.
LXX: for סָמַךְ, שׂוּם, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

στηρίζω appears 12 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
3
1 Thessalonians
2
2 Thessalonians
2
1 Peter
1
2 Peter
1
James
1
Revelation
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 5:10BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

1 Thessalonians 3:13BSB

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:17BSB

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

James 5:8BSB

You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Luke 22:32BSB

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

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