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στήκω G4739
G4739 is the Greek word στήκω, transliterated stḗkō. The King James Version most often renders it stand fast.
What it means
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere.
Where it comes from
from the perfect tense of G2476 (ἵστημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: stand (fast).
Verses using στήκω
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 11:25 · KJV
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Romans 14:4 · KJV
Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
1 Corinthians 16:13 · KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Galatians 5:1 · KJV
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Philippians 1:27 · KJV
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 4:1 · KJV
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 · KJV
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 · KJV
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4739 mean?
G4739 is the Greek word στήκω (stḗkō), meaning to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere.
How is G4739 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stand fast (6 times), stand (1 time), standeth (1 time).
How many times does G4739 appear in the Bible?
στήκω (stḗkō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4739 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the perfect tense of G2476 (ἵστημι).
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