Strong's Lexicon stereoó: To make firm, to establish, to strengthen Original Word: στερεόω Word Origin: From the Greek adjective στερεός (stereos), meaning "firm" or "solid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of strengthening or establishing is חָזַק (chazaq - Strong's H2388), which means to be strong, to strengthen, or to prevail. Usage: The verb στερεόω (stereoó) is used in the New Testament to convey the action of making something firm or solid, often in a metaphorical sense. It implies strengthening or establishing something so that it is stable and enduring. This can refer to physical strengthening, as well as spiritual or moral fortification. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of strength and stability was highly valued, both in physical structures and in personal character. The use of στερεόω in the New Testament reflects this cultural appreciation for firmness and reliability, often applied to the faith and resolve of believers. The term would resonate with early Christians who faced persecution and needed encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4732 stereóō – make stable (solid, immoveable). See 4731 (stereos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stereos Definition to make firm, strengthen NASB Translation strengthened (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4732: στερεόωστερεόω, στερέω: 1 aorist ἐστερέωσα; imperfect 3 person plural ἐστερεοῦντο; 1 aorist passive ἐστερεωθην; (στερεός); to make solid, make firm, strengthen, make strong: τινα, the body of anyone, Acts 3:16; τάς βάσεις, passive, Acts 3:7; passive, τῇ πίστει, as respects faith (see στερεός, at the end), Acts 16:5. (The Sept.; Xenophon, Diodorus.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance establish, receive strength, make strong. From stereos; to solidify, i.e. Confirm (literally or figuratively) -- establish, receive strength, make strong. see GREEK stereos Forms and Transliterations εστερεουντο εστερεούντο ἐστερεοῦντο εστερεώθη εστερεωθησαν εστερεώθησαν ἐστερεώθησαν εστερεωμένης εστερέωσα εστερέωσαν εστερέωσε εστερεωσεν ἐστερέωσεν εστερήθησαν εστέρησας εστέρησέ στερεών στερεώσαντι στερεώσας στερεώσεις στερήσει estereosen estereōsen esteréosen esteréōsen estereothesan estereōthēsan estereṓthesan estereṓthēsan estereounto estereoûntoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 3:7 V-AIP-3PGRK: παραχρῆμα δὲ ἐστερεώθησαν αἱ βάσεις NAS: and his ankles were strengthened. KJV: and ankle bones received strength. INT: immediately moreover were strengthened the feet Acts 3:16 V-AIA-3S Acts 16:5 V-IIM/P-3P Strong's Greek 4732 |
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