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στέγω G4722
G4722 is the Greek word στέγω, transliterated stégō. The King James Version most often renders it could.
What it means
to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently).
Where it comes from
from G4721 (στέγη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (for-)bear, suffer.
Verses using στέγω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 9:12 · KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 13:7 · KJV
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
1 Thessalonians 3:1 · KJV
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
1 Thessalonians 3:5 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4722 mean?
G4722 is the Greek word στέγω (stégō), meaning to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently).
How is G4722 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it could (2 times), forbear (2 times), suffer (1 time), beareth (1 time).
How many times does G4722 appear in the Bible?
στέγω (stégō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4722 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4721 (στέγη).
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