◄ 4733. stereóma ►
Strong's Lexicon stereóma: Firmament, expanse, support, foundation Original Word: στερέωμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: stereóma Pronunciation: steh-REH-o-mah Phonetic Spelling: (ster-eh'-o-mah) Definition: firmness, steadfastness, constancy. Meaning: The term στερέωμα generally refers to something that is firm or solid. In a biblical context, it is often used to describe a firmament or an expanse. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb στερεόω (stereoō), meaning "to make firm" or "to establish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • רָקִיעַ (raqia) • Strong's Hebrew 7549: This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe the firmament or expanse, particularly in the creation account of Genesis. It is the direct counterpart to the Greek στερέωμα in the Septuagint translation. Usage: The word στερέωμα appears in the New Testament in Colossians 2:5, where it is used metaphorically to describe the firmness or steadfastness of faith. In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, it is used to translate the Hebrew word רָקִיעַ (raqia), referring to the firmament or expanse created by God. Context: The term στερέωμα is significant in both the Old and New Testaments, though it appears more frequently in the Septuagint than in the New Testament. In the creation narrative of Genesis 1:6-8, the firmament (στερέωμα) is described as the expanse that God created to separate the waters above from the waters below. This firmament is called "Heaven" and serves as a testament to God's creative power and order. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul uses στερέωμα in Colossians 2:5: "For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your orderly conduct and the firmness of your faith in Christ." Here, the term is employed metaphorically to commend the Colossians for their steadfastness in faith, highlighting the importance of spiritual stability and resilience in the Christian life. The concept of στερέωμα underscores the biblical theme of God's creation as both orderly and purposeful, as well as the call for believers to remain firm in their faith amidst challenges. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4733 steréōma (a noun) – literally, a support (foundation); (figuratively) strength (solidity), making one immoveable because solid (used only in Col 2:5). See 4731 (stereos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from stereoó Definition a solid body, a support, strength, firmness NASB Translation stability (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4733: στερέωμα στερέωμα στερεώματος, τό (στερεόω), that which has been made firm; a. (Vulg.firmamentum) the firmament; so the Sept. for רָקִיעַ , the arch of the sky, which in early times was thought to be solid, Genesis 1:6-8; Ezekiel 1:22-26; Sir. 43:1 (cf. B. D. (especially American edition) under the word ); a fortified place, 1 Esdr. 8:78 (80). b. that which furnishes a foundation; on which a thing rests firmly, support: Aristotle, partt. an. 2, 9, 12, p. 655{a}, 22; κύριος στερέωμα μου, Psalm 17:3 (). c. firmness, steadfastness: τῆς πίστεως, Colossians 2:5 (some take it here metaphorically in a military sense, solid front; cf. Lightfoot at the passage (per contra Meyer)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance steadfastness. From stereoo; something established, i.e. (abstractly) confirmation (stability) -- stedfastness. see GREEK stereoo Forms and Transliterations στερεωμα στερεώμα στερέωμα στερέωμά στέρεωμα στερεώματι στερεώματος στερίσκω stereoma stereōma steréoma steréōma Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Colossians 2:5 N-ANS GRK: καὶ τὸ στερέωμα τῆς εἰς NAS: your good discipline and the stability of your faith KJV: and the stedfastness of your INT: and the firmness of the in Strong's Greek 4733 1 Occurrence στερέωμα — 1 Occ.