1476. hedraios

Lexicon

hedraios: steadfast, firm, immovable

Original Word: ἑδραῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hedraios
Pronunciation: heh-DRAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (hed-rah'-yos)
Definition: steadfast, firm, immovable
Meaning: sitting, seated; steadfast, firm.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

settled, steadfast.

From a derivative of hezomai (to sit); sedentary, i.e. (by implication) immovable -- settled, stedfast.

HELPS Word-studies

1476 hedraíos (an adjective, derived from aphedrōn, "a seat or base") – properly, sit (solidly-based, well-seated); (figuratlively) steadfast (firm), morally fixed; firm in purpose (mind); "well-stationed" (securely positioned), not given to fluctuation or "moving off course."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hedra (a seat)
Definition
sitting, steadfast
NASB Translation
firm (1), steadfast (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1476: ἑδραῖος

ἑδραῖος (rarely feminine ἑδραια (Winer's Grammar, § 11, 1)), ἑδραιον (ἕδρα, seat, chair);

1. sitting, sedentary, (Xenophon, Plato, others).

2. firm, immovable, steadfast, (Euripides, Plato, others); in the N. T. metaphorically, of those who are fixed in purpose: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Colossians 1:23; ἕστηκεν ἐν τῇ καρδία, 1 Corinthians 7:37.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἕδρα (hedra), meaning "seat" or "base."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἑδραῖος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as אֱמוּנָה (emunah, Strong's Hebrew 530), meaning "faithfulness" or "steadfastness," and נָכוֹן (nakon, Strong's Hebrew 3559), meaning "established" or "firm." These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on faithfulness and stability in one's relationship with God.

Usage: The word ἑδραῖος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of spiritual firmness and stability. It is often employed in exhortations to believers to remain steadfast in their faith and commitment to the teachings of Christ.

Context: The Greek term ἑδραῖος appears in the New Testament as an encouragement for believers to maintain a firm and unwavering stance in their faith. This concept is crucial in the context of early Christian communities, which faced various challenges, including persecution, false teachings, and internal divisions. The call to be ἑδραῖος is a call to spiritual resilience and perseverance.

In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul exhorts the Corinthian believers: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Here, ἑδραῖος is translated as "steadfast," emphasizing the need for believers to remain firm in their faith and diligent in their service to God, despite any obstacles they may encounter.

Similarly, in Colossians 1:23, Paul encourages the Colossians to continue in their faith, "if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard." The use of ἑδραῖος underscores the importance of being grounded in the truth of the gospel and not swayed by external pressures or false doctrines.

The concept of being ἑδραῖος is not merely about personal resolve but is deeply rooted in the believer's relationship with Christ. It is through the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit that believers can achieve this steadfastness. The term serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of faith that is anchored in the truth of God's word and the hope of eternal life.

Forms and Transliterations

εδραιοι εδραίοι ἑδραῖοι εδραιος εδραίος ἑδραῖος edraioi edraios hedraioi hedraîoi hedraios hedraîos

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 7:37 Adj-NMS
GRK: καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ ἑδραῖος μὴ ἔχων
NAS: stands firm in his heart,
KJV: that standeth stedfast in
INT: heart of him firm not having

1 Corinthians 15:58 Adj-NMP
GRK: μου ἀγαπητοί ἑδραῖοι γίνεσθε ἀμετακίνητοι
NAS: brethren, be steadfast, immovable,
KJV: be ye stedfast, unmoveable,
INT: of me beloved firm be immovable

Colossians 1:23 Adj-NMP
GRK: τεθεμελιωμένοι καὶ ἑδραῖοι καὶ μὴ
NAS: firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away
KJV: grounded and settled, and [be] not
INT: established and firm and not

Strong's Greek 1476
3 Occurrences

ἑδραῖοι — 2 Occ.
ἑδραῖος — 1 Occ.