Stereós — G4731
G4731 · Greek — στερεός
Pronunciation: ster-eh-os'
Definition
adjective
stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively)
- in a good sense, firm, steadfast
Usually translated as
sure, stedfast, strong
Occurrences
Stereós occurs 3 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (2)
- 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure (στερεὸς), having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
- Hebrews 5:12 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat (στερεᾶς).
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat (στερεὰ) belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Strong's Lexicon — S