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ἀστήρικτος G793

G793 is the Greek word ἀστήρικτος, transliterated astḗriktos. The King James Version most often renders it unstable.

Word: ἀστήρικτοςTransliteration: astḗriktosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4741 (στηρίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

unstable 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: unstable.

Verses using ἀστήρικτος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Peter 2:14 · KJV

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

2 Peter 3:16 · KJV

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Common questions

What does Strong's G793 mean?

G793 is the Greek word ἀστήρικτος (astḗriktos), meaning unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating.

How is G793 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it unstable (2 times).

How many times does G793 appear in the Bible?

ἀστήρικτος (astḗriktos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G793 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4741 (στηρίζω).

Nearby entries

G790 · ἀστατέω — to be non-stationary, i.e. (figuratively) homeless G791 · ἀστεῖος — urbane, i.e. (by implication) handsome G792 · ἀστήρ — a star (as strown over the sky), literally…G794 · ἄστοργος — hard-hearted towards kindred G795 · ἀστοχέω — to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively)…G796 · ἀστραπή — lightning; by analogy, glare

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