Stērízō — G4741

Definition

verb

to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm

1. to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix
2. to strengthen, make firm

Usually translated as

establish, strengthen, stedfastly set, fix, stablish

Origin

from a presumed derivative of G2476 (like G4731)

• hístēmi (G2476)
• stereós (G4731)

Occurrences

Stērízō occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Romans (2), 1 Thessalonians (2), 2 Thessalonians (1), 2 Peter (1), Revelation (1)

• Luke 16:26 — And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed (ἐστήρικται): so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
• Luke 22:32 — But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen (στηριξον) thy brethren.
• Romans 1:11 — For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (στηριχθῆναι);
• Romans 16:25 — Now to him that is of power to (στηρίξαι) stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2 — And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish (στηρίξαι) you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
• 1 Thessalonians 3:13 — To (στηρίξαι) the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall (στηρίξει) stablish you, and keep you from evil.
• 2 Peter 1:12 — Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established (ἐστηριγμένους) in the present truth.
• Revelation 3:2 — Be watchful, and strengthen (στηριξον) the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.