4731. stereos

Lexicon

stereos: Firm, solid, steadfast, strong

Original Word: στερεός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: stereos
Pronunciation: ster-eh-os'
Phonetic Spelling: (ster-eh-os')
Definition: Firm, solid, steadfast, strong
Meaning: solid, firm, steadfast.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hard, strong, sure.

From histemi; stiff, i.e. Solid, stable (literally or figuratively) -- stedfast, strong, sure.

see GREEK histemi

HELPS Word-studies

4731 stereós – (an adjective) properly, solid (firm); referring to what is immoveable (will not budge); stable (not changeable), standing fast without buckling or giving way (steadfast).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
hard, firm
NASB Translation
firm (2), solid (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4731: στερεός

στερεός, στερεά, στερεόν (Vanicek, p. 1131; Curtius, § 222), from Homer down, firm, solid, compact, hard, rigid: λίθος, Homer Odyssey 19, 494; strong, firm, immovable, θεμέλιος, 2 Timothy 2:19; τροφή, solid food, Hebrews 5:12, 14; στερεωτερα τροφή, Diodorus 2, 4; Epictetus diss. 2, 16, 39; tropically, in a bad sense, cruel, stiff, stubborn, hard; often so in Greek writings from Homer down: κραδιη στερεωτερη λιθοιο, Odyssey 23, 103; in a good sense, firm, steadfast: τῇ πίστει, as respects faith, firm of faith (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 6 a.), 1 Peter 5:9 (see στερεόω, at the end).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb στερεόω (stereoō), meaning "to make firm" or "to strengthen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2388 חָזַק (chazaq): A Hebrew verb meaning "to be strong," "to strengthen," or "to harden." It is often used in the Old Testament to describe physical strength or the strengthening of one's resolve.
- H553 אָמֵץ (amats): A Hebrew verb meaning "to be strong," "to be courageous," or "to be firm." It is frequently used in contexts that call for courage and steadfastness, particularly in the face of adversity.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with στερεός, emphasizing strength, firmness, and the ability to endure. They reflect the biblical emphasis on the importance of being steadfast in faith and character, trusting in the enduring nature of God's promises.

Usage: The term στερεός is used in the New Testament to describe physical firmness or strength, as well as metaphorical steadfastness in faith or character. It appears in contexts that emphasize the reliability and unchanging nature of something or someone.

Context: The Greek word στερεός (stereós) is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of firmness and stability, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It is often associated with strength and endurance, qualities that are highly valued in the biblical narrative.

In the New Testament, στερεός is used to describe the steadfastness of faith and the unshakeable nature of God's promises. For example, in Hebrews 5:12-14, the author contrasts the "milk" of basic teachings with the "solid food" (στερεά τροφή) that is suitable for the mature, indicating a deeper, more substantial understanding of spiritual truths. This passage highlights the importance of growing in faith and moving beyond elementary teachings to a more robust and enduring comprehension of God's word.

The concept of στερεός also appears in the context of moral and spiritual steadfastness. Believers are encouraged to be firm in their convictions and unwavering in their commitment to Christ. This steadfastness is not only a personal virtue but also a communal one, as the early Christian communities were called to stand firm together in the face of persecution and trials.

The use of στερεός in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical theme of God's unchanging nature and the reliability of His promises. Just as God is described as a "rock" and a "fortress" in the Old Testament, the New Testament continues this imagery by encouraging believers to build their lives on the firm foundation of Christ and His teachings.

Forms and Transliterations

στερεα στερεά στερεὰ στερεάν στερεας στερεάς στερεᾶς στερεοι στερεοί στερεοὶ στερεος στερεός στερεὸς στερεωτέρων sterea stereà stereas stereâs stereoi stereoì stereos stereòs

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 2:19 Adj-NMS
GRK: ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ
NAS: Nevertheless, the firm foundation
KJV: of God standeth sure, having this
INT: Nevertheless [the] firm foundation of

Hebrews 5:12 Adj-GFS
GRK: καὶ οὐ στερεᾶς τροφῆς
NAS: to need milk and not solid food.
KJV: and not of strong meat.
INT: though not of solid food

Hebrews 5:14 Adj-NFS
GRK: ἐστιν ἡ στερεὰ τροφή τῶν
NAS: But solid food is for the mature,
KJV: But strong meat
INT: is solid food who

1 Peter 5:9 Adj-NFP
GRK: ᾧ ἀντίστητε στερεοὶ τῇ πίστει
NAS: But resist him, firm in [your] faith,
KJV: resist stedfast in the faith,
INT: Whom resist firm in faith

Strong's Greek 4731
4 Occurrences

στερεὰ — 1 Occ.
στερεᾶς — 1 Occ.
στερεοὶ — 1 Occ.
στερεὸς — 1 Occ.