στηρίζωstērízō
to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
Greek (New Testament) · G4741
Meanings
to fix, set fast, make fast: Luke 16:26; τ. πρόσωτον (Ezekiel 6:2, Ezekiel 13:17, and elsewhere; see Dalman, Words, 30 f.), Luke 9:51. Metaph., to confirm, establish: c., accusative, Luke 22:32, Acts 18:23, Romans 1:11, Romans 16:25, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, James 5:8, 1 Peter 5:10, Revelation 3:2; id. followed by ἐν, 2 Thessalonians 2:17, 2 Peter 1:12.
Same root
- ἵστημιhístēmi · G2476to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- στερεόςstereós · G4731stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively)
- ἐπιστηρίζωepistērízō · G1991to support further, i.e. reestablish
- στηριγμόςstērigmós · G4740stability (figuratively)
- ἀστήρικτοςastḗriktos · G793unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- Luke 9:51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
- Luke 16:26 And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.’
- Luke 22:32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”
- Romans 1:11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.