◄ 951. bebaiósis ►
Strong's Lexicon bebaiósis: Confirmation, Establishment Original Word: βεβαίωσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: bebaiósis Pronunciation: beh-bah'-yo-sis Phonetic Spelling: (beb-ah'-yo-sis) Definition: confirmation, ratification, establishment. Meaning: The noun βεβαίωσις refers to the act of confirming, establishing, or guaranteeing something. It conveys a sense of assurance or validation. Word Origin: Derived from the verb βεβαιόω (bebaioō), meaning "to confirm" or "to establish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of confirmation and assurance in the Old Testament is often expressed through Hebrew terms such as אָמַן (aman, Strong's H539), which means "to confirm" or "to support," and בְּרִית (berith, Strong's H1285), meaning "covenant." These terms convey similar ideas of faithfulness and reliability, paralleling the New Testament use of βεβαίωσις in affirming God's steadfast promises to His people. Usage: The term βεβαίωσις is used in the New Testament to describe the confirmation or validation of a statement, promise, or covenant. It emphasizes the reliability and trustworthiness of what is being confirmed. Context: The Greek term βεβαίωσις appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the importance of confirmation and assurance in the Christian faith. It is used to describe the process by which God confirms His promises to believers, ensuring that His word is trustworthy and reliable. This concept is crucial in understanding the nature of God's covenant with His people, as it underscores the certainty and dependability of His commitments. In the Berean Standard Bible, βεβαίωσις is used to illustrate the steadfastness of God's promises. For instance, in Hebrews 6:16-17, the term is associated with the oath God swore to Abraham, serving as a guarantee of His unchanging purpose. The passage reads: "Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath." This assurance is not only a theological concept but also a practical one, providing believers with confidence in their faith and the promises of God. The use of βεβαίωσις in the New Testament reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on the reliability of God's word and the certainty of His salvation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 951 bebaíōsis – properly, what upholds (sustains), i.e. is "for sure" (validated as guaranteed). See 949 (bebaios). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from bebaioó Definition confirmation NASB Translation confirmation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 951: βεβαίωσις βεβαίωσις, βεβαιωσεως, ἡ (βεβαιόω), confirmation: τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, Philippians 1:7; εἰς βεβαίωσιν to produce confidence, Hebrews 6:16. (Wis. 6:19. Thucydides, Plutarch, Dio Cass., (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confirmation. From bebaioo; stabiliment -- confirmation. see GREEK bebaioo Forms and Transliterations βεβαιωσει βεβαιώσει βεβαιωσιν βεβαίωσιν bebaiosei bebaiōsei bebaiṓsei bebaiosin bebaiōsin bebaíosin bebaíōsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Philippians 1:7 N-DFS GRK: ἀπολογίᾳ καὶ βεβαιώσει τοῦ εὐαγγελίου NAS: and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, KJV: and confirmation of the gospel, INT: defense and confirmation of the gospel Hebrews 6:16 N-AFS GRK: πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος NAS: [than themselves], and with them an oath [given] as confirmation is an end KJV: for confirmation [is] to them INT: an end for confirmation [is] the oath Strong's Greek 951 2 Occurrences βεβαιώσει — 1 Occ. βεβαίωσιν — 1 Occ.