The meaning of “βέβαιος”
Understanding bébaios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
firm, of force, stedfast, sure. - stable (literally or figuratively)
βέβαιος
firm, of force, stedfast, sure. - stable (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 4:16 | “Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,” Word: βέβαιος (bébaios) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:7 | “And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.” Word: βέβαιος (bébaios) | |
| Hebrews 3:14 | “For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;” Word: βέβαιος (bébaios) | |
| 2 Peter 1:19 | “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:” Word: βέβαιος (bébaios) |