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στερεός G4731
G4731 is the Greek word στερεός, transliterated stereós. The King James Version most often renders it strong.
What it means
stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G2476 (ἵστημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: stedfast, strong, sure.
Verses using στερεός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
2 Timothy 2:19 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4731 mean?
G4731 is the Greek word στερεός (stereós), meaning stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively).
How is G4731 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it strong (2 times), sure (1 time), stedfast (1 time).
How many times does G4731 appear in the Bible?
στερεός (stereós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4731 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2476 (ἵστημι).
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