Lexicon stékó: Stand firm, stand fast Original Word: στήκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: stékó
Pronunciation: stay'-ko
Phonetic Spelling: (stay'-ko)
Definition: Stand firm, stand fast
Meaning: I stand fast, stand firm, persevere. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stand fast. From the perfect tense of histemi; to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere -- stand (fast). see GREEK histemi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the perf. tense of histémiDefinitionto stand, spec. stand firm NASB Translationstand (2), stand firm (4), standing (1), standing firm (2), stands (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4739: στήκωστήκω; (an inferior Greek word, derived from ἕστηκα, perfect of ἵστημι; see Buttmann, 48 (41); ( Winers Grammar, 24, 26 (25); WH. Appendix, p. 169; Veitch, under the word ( ἑστήκω; Mullach, under the word στέκω (p. 299))); to stand: Mark ( T Tr WH); Mark 11:25 ((cf. ὅταν c. β.)); John 1:26 L marginal reading T Tr text WH; (Revelation 12:4 WH (but see below)); with an emphasis, to stand firm; tropically, to persist, persevere (A. V. stand fast): absolutely to persevere in godliness and rectitude, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; ἐν κυρίῳ, in one's fellowship with the Lord, Philippians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:8 ((cf. ἐάν, I. 2 b.)); ἐν τῇ πίστει, 1 Corinthians 16:13; ἐν ἑνί πνεύματι, Philippians 1:27; to keep one's standing (opposed to ζυγῷ ἐνέχομαι), τῇ ἐλευθερία, maintain your allegiance to freedom (cf. Winers Grammar, § 31, 1 k.; Buttmann, § 133, 12; but L T Tr WH take στήκετε here absolutely; cf. Lightfoot ad loc.), Galatians 5:1; to stand erect, tropically, not to sin (opposed to πίπτειν equivalent to to sin), τῷ κυρίῳ, dative commodi (Winer's Grammar, as above), Romans 14:4. (In John 8:44 (ἐν τῇ ἀλήθεια οὐκ ἔστηκεν) WH read the imperfect ἔστηκεν (where others adopt ἕστηκεν from ἵστημι), owing to the preceding οὐκ (T WH after manuscripts א B* D L etc.); see Westcott's Commentary on John, the passage cited 'Additional Note'; WH, Introduction, § 407. But such an imperfect is nowhere else found (yet cf. Revelation 12:4 WH), and respecting confusion in the ancient use of the breathings, and the interchange of οὐκ and ὀχ, see οὐ at the beginning and references there, especially Tdf. Proleg., p. 90; moreover, the familiar perfect (present) of ἵστημι thoroughly suits the context; see ἵστημι, II. 2 d.) ((The Sept., Exodus 14:13, Alex., Complutensian; 1 Kings 8:11); Alex.; Aphr. probl. 1, 49 vat.; ecclesiastical writings.)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the perfect tense of the Greek verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning "to stand."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for στήκω, the concept of standing firm or being steadfast can be related to several Hebrew words, such as:
• H5975 עָמַד (ʿāmad): To stand, remain, endure.
• H530 אֱמוּנָה (emunah): Faithfulness, steadfastness, fidelity.
These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of standing firm and being faithful, which are key themes in both the Old and New Testaments. Usage: The verb στήκω is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of standing firm in faith, maintaining one's position, or being steadfast in one's beliefs and actions. Context: The Greek verb στήκω appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of steadfastness and perseverance in the Christian faith. It is often used in contexts where believers are encouraged to remain firm in their convictions and to hold fast to the teachings of Christ, despite challenges or opposition.
• Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery." Here, στήκω is used to exhort believers to maintain their freedom in Christ and not revert to the bondage of the law.
• Philippians 1:27: "Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel." In this passage, στήκω underscores the unity and steadfastness required in the Christian community.
• Philippians 4:1: "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved." Paul uses στήκω to encourage the Philippians to remain steadfast in their relationship with the Lord.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:8: "For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord." The use of στήκω here highlights the apostle's joy and encouragement derived from the Thessalonians' steadfast faith.
The concept of standing firm is central to the Christian life, as it involves both an internal resolve and an external demonstration of faithfulness. The use of στήκω in the New Testament serves as a call to believers to remain unwavering in their commitment to Christ and His teachings. Forms and Transliterations εστηκεν ἔστηκεν ἕστηκεν εστηλώθη εστηλωμένοι εστηλωμένος εστηλωμένους εστήλωσαν εστήλωσέ στηκει στήκει στηκετε στήκετε στήκητε στηκοντες στήκοντες στήλαι στήλας στήλη στήλην στηλογραφία στηλογραφίαν στήλωμα στήλων στήλωσον στήμονα στήμονι στήμονος στήμων στήριγμα στηρίγματος στηριγμάτων esteken estēken ésteken éstēken hesteken hestēken hésteken héstēken stekei stēkei stḗkei stekete stēkete stḗkete stekontes stēkontes stḗkontesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 3:31 V-PPA-NMPGRK: καὶ ἔξω στήκοντες ἀπέστειλαν πρὸςNAS: arrived, and standing outside INT: and outside standing sent to Mark 11:25 V-PIA-2P
GRK: καὶ ὅταν στήκετε προσευχόμενοι ἀφίετε
NAS: Whenever you stand praying, forgive,
KJV: And when ye stand praying, forgive,
INT: And when you may stand praying forgive John 8:44 V-IIA-3S
GRK: ἀληθείᾳ οὐκ ἔστηκεν ὅτι οὐκ
INT: truth not has stood because not Romans 14:4 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἰδίῳ κυρίῳ στήκει ἢ πίπτει
NAS: To his own master he stands or falls;
KJV: master he standeth or
INT: own master he stands or falls 1 Corinthians 16:13 V-PMA-2P
GRK: Γρηγορεῖτε στήκετε ἐν τῇ
NAS: Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith,
KJV: Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,
INT: Watch you stand firm in the Galatians 5:1 V-PMA-2P
GRK: Χριστὸς ἠλευθέρωσεν στήκετε οὖν καὶ
NAS: therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject
KJV: Stand fast therefore in the liberty
INT: Christ made free stand firm therefore and Philippians 1:27 V-PIA-2P
GRK: ὑμῶν ὅτι στήκετε ἐν ἑνὶ
NAS: I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one
KJV: affairs, that ye stand fast in one
INT: you that you stand firm in one Philippians 4:1 V-PMA-2P
GRK: μου οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ
NAS: in this way stand firm in the Lord,
KJV: crown, so stand fast in the Lord,
INT: of me thus stand firm in [the] Lord 1 Thessalonians 3:8 V-PIA-2P
GRK: ἐὰν ὑμεῖς στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ
NAS: if you stand firm in the Lord.
KJV: if ye stand fast in the Lord.
INT: if you should stand firm in [the] Lord 2 Thessalonians 2:15 V-PMA-2P
GRK: οὖν ἀδελφοί στήκετε καὶ κρατεῖτε
NAS: brethren, stand firm and hold
KJV: brethren, stand fast, and
INT: then brothers stand firm and hold fast Revelation 12:4 V-IIA-3S
GRK: ὁ δράκων ἔστηκεν ἐνώπιον τῆς
INT: the dragon stands before the Strong's Greek 4739
11 Occurrences
ἔστηκεν — 2 Occ.
στήκει — 1 Occ.
στήκετε — 7 Occ.
στήκοντες — 1 Occ.
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