The meaning of “στερεός”

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

G4731

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

στερεός

Phoneticster-eh-os'

Transliterationstereós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stedfast, strong, sure. - stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

4 total references

Reference	Text
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Hebrews

Book Distribution

2 Timothy1

Hebrews2

1 Peter1

How does the original Greek meaning of 'στερεός' deepen your understanding of 2 Timothy 2:19?

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