G4731: στερεός
stereós · “strong”
Definition
stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: stedfast, strong, sure
Word origin: from G2476 (ἵστημι);
Extended definition
[in LXX: Num.8:4 (מִקְשָׁה); σ. πέτρα, Isa.5:28 (צַר), etc. ;]
hard, firm, solid: τροψή, Heb.5:12, 14; θεμέλιος, figuratively, 2Ti.2:19. Metaphorical,
(a) in bad sense, hard, cruel (Hom., al.);
(b) in good sense, steadfast, firm: τ. πίστει, 1Pe.5:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4731 is translated
- the firm ×1
- of solid ×1
- solid ×1
- firm ×1
Bible verses with G4731 (stereós)
Stereós appears in 4 verses.
- 2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
- Hebrews 5:12
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
- Hebrews 5:14
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
- 1 Peter 5:9
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.