The meaning of “ἵστημι”

Understanding hístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2476

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἵστημι

Phonetichis'-tay-mee

Transliterationhístēmi

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses) abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). - to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

148 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 18:16	“But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
John 12:29	“The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.”
1 Corinthians 10:12	“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”
Colossians 4:12	“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.”
James 5:9	“Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

148x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew20

Mark10

Luke23

John19

Acts33

Romans5

1 Corinthians3

2 Corinthians2

Ephesians3

Colossians1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews2

James2

1 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation22

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How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἵστημι' deepen your understanding of Matthew 18:16?

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