The meaning of “στέγω”
Understanding stégō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(for-)bear, suffer. - to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently)
στέγω
(for-)bear, suffer. - to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 9:12 | “If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.” Word: στέγω (stégō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:7 | “Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” Word: στέγω (stégō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:1 | “Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;” Word: στέγω (stégō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:5 | “For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.” Word: στέγω (stégō) |