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ἐπιστηρίζω G1991

G1991 is the Greek word ἐπιστηρίζω, transliterated epistērízō. The King James Version most often renders it confirming.

Word: ἐπιστηρίζωTransliteration: epistērízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to support further, i.e. reestablish.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4741 (στηρίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

confirming 2×strengthening 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: confirm, strengthen.

Verses using ἐπιστηρίζω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 14:22 · KJV

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.

Acts 15:41 · KJV

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Acts 18:23 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1991 mean?

G1991 is the Greek word ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō), meaning to support further, i.e. reestablish.

How is G1991 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it confirming (2 times), strengthening (1 time).

How many times does G1991 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1991 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4741 (στηρίζω).

Nearby entries

G1988 · ἐπιστάτης — an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)G1989 · ἐπιστέλλω — to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive…G1990 · ἐπιστήμων — intelligent G1992 · ἐπιστολή — a written message G1993 · ἐπιστομίζω — to put something over the mouth, i.e…G1994 · ἐπιστρέφω — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)

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