Hedraîos — G1476

Definition

adjective

sedentary, i.e. (by implication) immovable

1. sitting, sedentary
2. firm, immovable, steadfast

Usually translated as

settled, stedfast

Origin

from a derivative of hézomai (to sit)

Occurrences

Hedraîos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1), Colossians (1)

• 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye (ἑδραῖοι) stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
• Colossians 1:23 — If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled (ἑδραῖοι), and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;