Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιστηρίζω”
Understanding epistērízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
confirm, strengthen. - to support further, i.e. reestablish
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιστηρίζω
Phoneticep-ee-stay-rid'-zo
Transliterationepistērízō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
confirm, strengthen. - to support further, i.e. reestablish
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 14:22 | “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) | |
| Acts 15:32 | “And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. ” Word: ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) | |
| Acts 15:41 | “And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. ” Word: ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) | |
| Acts 18:23 | “And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.” Word: ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) |