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στηρίζω G4741
G4741 is the Greek word στηρίζω, transliterated stērízō. The King James Version most often renders it stablish.
What it means
to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm.
Where it comes from
from a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι) (like G4731 (στερεός)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fix, (e-)stablish, stedfastly set, strengthen.
Verses using στηρίζω
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 9:51 · KJV
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Luke 16:26 · KJV
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
Luke 22:32 · KJV
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Romans 16:25 · KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Thessalonians 3:2 · KJV
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
1 Thessalonians 3:13 · KJV
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
2 Thessalonians 2:17 · KJV
Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 · KJV
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
James 5:8 · KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
1 Peter 5:10 · KJV
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
2 Peter 1:12 · KJV
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
Revelation 3:2 · KJV
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4741 mean?
G4741 is the Greek word στηρίζω (stērízō), meaning to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm.
How is G4741 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stablish (6 times), strengthen (2 times), stedfastly set (1 time), is (1 time), fixed (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4741 appear in the Bible?
στηρίζω (stērízō) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4741 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed derivative of G2476 (ἵστημι) (like G4731 (στερεός)).
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