◄ 949. bebaios ►
Strong's Lexicon bebaios: Firm, secure, steadfast, sure Original Word: βέβαιος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: bebaios Pronunciation: BEH-bah-yos Phonetic Spelling: (beb'-ah-yos) Definition: Firm, secure, steadfast, sure Meaning: firm, steadfast, enduring, sure, certain. Word Origin: Derived from the base of βαινω (baino), meaning "to walk" or "to step," indicating something that is firm or steadfast. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H530 (אֱמוּנָה, emunah): Often translated as "faithfulness" or "steadfastness," reflecting a similar concept of reliability and trustworthiness. - H571 (אֱמֶת, emet): Meaning "truth" or "faithfulness," emphasizing the certainty and dependability of God's character and promises. Usage: The Greek word "bebaios" conveys the idea of something that is firm, secure, and reliable. It is used to describe that which is certain and unchanging, often in the context of faith, promises, or covenants. In the New Testament, "bebaios" underscores the reliability and trustworthiness of God's promises and the assurance believers have in their faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of firmness and security was highly valued, especially in legal and commercial contexts. Contracts and agreements needed to be "bebaios" to ensure they were binding and trustworthy. This cultural understanding of reliability and steadfastness is reflected in the biblical usage of the term, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God's word and promises. HELPS Word-studies 949 bébaios (an adjective, derived from bainō, "to walk where it is solid") – properly, solid (sure) enough to walk on; hence, firm, unshakable; (figuratively) absolutely dependable, giving guaranteed support (security, surety). 949 /bébaios (literally, "what can be tread upon") then refers to what is fully dependable, i.e. worthy of confidence because on "solid footing." This describes what is fully secure (stable), and therefore can be trusted to give full support. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as basis Definition firm, secure NASB Translation certain (1), firm (2), firmly grounded (1), guaranteed (1), more sure (1), steadfast (1), unalterable (1), valid (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 949: βέβαιος βέβαιος, βεβαία (Winers Grammar, 69 (67); Buttmann, 25 (22)), βέβαιον (ΒΑΩ, βαίνω) (from Aeschylus down), stable, fast, firm; properly: ἄγκυρα, Hebrews 6:19; metaphorically, sure, trusty: ἐπαγγελία, Romans 4:16; κλῆσις καί ἐκλογή, 2 Peter 1:10; λόγος προφητικός, 2 Peter 1:19; unshaken, constant, Hebrews 3:14; ἐλπίς, 2 Corinthians 1:7 (6) (4 Macc. 17:4); παρρησία, Hebrews 3:6 (but WH Tr marginal reading in brackets); valid and therefore inviolable, λόγος, Hebrews 2:2; διαθήκη, Hebrews 9:17. (With the same meanings in Greek writings from Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance firm, steadfast, sure. From the base of basis (through the idea of basality); stable (literally or figuratively) -- firm, of force, stedfast, sure. see GREEK basis Forms and Transliterations βεβαια βεβαία βεβαιαν βεβαίαν βέβαιαν βεβαιος βέβαιος βεβαιοτερον βεβαιότερον bebaia bebaía bebaian bebaían bebaios bébaios bebaioteron bebaióteron Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 4:16 Adj-AFS GRK: τὸ εἶναι βεβαίαν τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν NAS: that the promise will be guaranteed to all KJV: might be sure to all INT: to be sure the promise 2 Corinthians 1:7 Adj-NFS GRK: ἐλπὶς ἡμῶν βεβαία ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν KJV: of you [is] stedfast, knowing, that INT: hope of us [is] sure for you Hebrews 2:2 Adj-NMS GRK: λόγος ἐγένετο βέβαιος καὶ πᾶσα NAS: proved unalterable, and every KJV: angels was stedfast, and every INT: word was confirmed and every Hebrews 3:6 Adj-AFS GRK: μέχρι τέλους βεβαίαν κατάσχωμεν NAS: of our hope firm until KJV: of the hope firm unto INT: unto [the] end firm we should hold Hebrews 3:14 Adj-AFS GRK: μέχρι τέλους βεβαίαν κατάσχωμεν NAS: of our assurance firm until KJV: of our confidence stedfast unto INT: unto [the] end firm we should hold Hebrews 6:19 Adj-AFS GRK: τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην NAS: sure and steadfast and one which enters KJV: sure and stedfast, and which entereth INT: both and firm and entering Hebrews 9:17 Adj-NFS GRK: ἐπὶ νεκροῖς βεβαία ἐπεὶ μὴ NAS: For a covenant is valid [only] when men are dead, KJV: a testament [is] of force after INT: after death [is] affirmed since not 2 Peter 1:10 Adj-AFS GRK: ἀδελφοί σπουδάσατε βεβαίαν ὑμῶν τὴν NAS: to make certain about His calling KJV: and election sure: for if ye do INT: brothers be earnest sure your 2 Peter 1:19 Adj-AMS-C GRK: καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν NAS: word [made] more sure, to which KJV: also a more sure word INT: and we have more sure the prophetic Strong's Greek 949 9 Occurrences βεβαία — 2 Occ. βεβαίαν — 5 Occ. βέβαιος — 1 Occ. βεβαιότερον — 1 Occ.