Strong's Lexicon epistérizó: To strengthen, to support, to establish Original Word: ἐπιστηρίζω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and στηρίζω (sterizó, meaning "to establish" or "to strengthen"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιστηρίζω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's H2388), meaning "to strengthen" or "to make firm." Usage: The verb ἐπιστηρίζω is used in the New Testament to convey the act of strengthening or supporting someone, particularly in their faith or spiritual journey. It implies providing encouragement, reinforcement, or confirmation to ensure stability and perseverance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of strengthening or establishing was often associated with providing support to ensure the stability of structures or communities. In the early Christian context, this term took on a spiritual dimension, emphasizing the role of leaders and fellow believers in fortifying the faith of individuals and congregations amidst challenges and persecution. HELPS Word-studies 1991 epistērízō (from 1909 /epí, "suitably on, fitting" and 4741 /stērízō, "make firm") – properly, "prop up, uphold, support, confirm" (Souter), i.e. support (establish) in an apt, fitting way; to confirm as it builds on the Lord's previous work of faith (note the force of the prefix epi, "upon"). This process strengthens by extending the understanding that precedes, as it supports what must follow. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and stérizó Definition to make stronger NASB Translation strengthened (1), strengthening (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1991: ἐπιστηρίζωἐπιστηρίζω; 1 aorist ἐπεστηριξα; a later word; to establish besides, strengthen more; to render more firm, confirm: τινα, one's Christian faith, Acts 14:22; Acts 15:32, 41; Acts 18:23 R G. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confirm, strengthen. From epi and sterizo; to support further, i.e. Reestablish -- confirm, strengthen. see GREEK epi see GREEK sterizo Forms and Transliterations επεστήρικτο επεστηριξαν επεστήριξαν ἐπεστήριξαν επεστήριξας επεστηρίχθη επεστηρίχθην επιστηριζομένη επιστηριζοντες επιστηρίζοντες ἐπιστηρίζοντες επιστηριζων επιστηρίζων ἐπιστηρίζων επιστηρισθή επιστηριχθή επιστηριώ επιστοιβάσουσιν epesterixan epestērixan epestḗrixan episterizon episterízon epistērizōn epistērízōn episterizontes episterízontes epistērizontes epistērízontesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 14:22 V-PPA-NMPGRK: ἐπιστηρίζοντες τὰς ψυχὰς NAS: strengthening the souls KJV: Confirming the souls of the disciples, INT: strengthening the souls Acts 15:32 V-AIA-3P Acts 15:41 V-PPA-NMS Acts 18:23 V-PPA-NMS Strong's Greek 1991 |
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