Bébaios — G949

Definition

adjective

stable (literally or figuratively)

1. metaphorically, sure, trusty
2. unshaken, constant
3. valid and therefore inviolable, λόγος

Usually translated as

sure, firm, of force, stedfast

Origin

from the base of G939 (through the idea of basality)

• básis (G939)

Occurrences

Bébaios occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), Hebrews (2), 2 Peter (2)

• Romans 4:16 — Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure (βεβαίαν) to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
• Hebrews 3:6 — But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm (βεβαίαν) unto the end.
• Hebrews 9:17 — For a testament is of force (βεβαία) after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
• 2 Peter 1:10 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure (βεβαίαν): for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
• 2 Peter 1:19 — We have also a more sure (βεβαιότερον) word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: