4740. stérigmos
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stérigmos: Steadfastness, firmness, stability

Original Word: στηριγμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: stérigmos
Pronunciation: stay-REEG-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (stay-rig-mos')
Definition: Steadfastness, firmness, stability
Meaning: firmness, steadfastness.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
steadfastness.

From sterizo; stability (figuratively) -- stedfastness.

see GREEK sterizo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4740 stērigmósstability (firmly set, fixed, established). See 4741 (stērizō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from stérizó
Definition
a setting firmly, steadfastness
NASB Translation
steadfastness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4740: στηριγμός

στηριγμός, στηριγμοῦ, (στηρίζω), firm condition, steadfastness: of mind, 2 Peter 3:17. (of a standing still, Diodorus 1, 81; Plutarch, mor., p. 76 d.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb στηρίζω (stērízō), meaning "to establish" or "to strengthen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for στηριγμός, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey stability and firmness, such as:
• אֱמוּנָה (emunah) • Strong's Hebrew 530, meaning "faithfulness" or "steadfastness."
• תָּמִים (tamim) • Strong's Hebrew 8549, meaning "complete" or "blameless," often used to describe a state of moral and spiritual integrity.
• נָכוֹן (nakhon) • Strong's Hebrew 3559, meaning "established" or "firm," used to describe something that is securely set or prepared.

These Hebrew terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with the Greek concept of στηριγμός, emphasizing the importance of spiritual stability and integrity in the life of a believer.

Usage: The term στηριγμός is used in the New Testament to describe a state of spiritual stability and firmness in faith. It emphasizes the importance of being grounded and unshaken in one's convictions.

Context: • The term στηριγμός appears in the New Testament in the context of encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith. It is found in 2 Peter 3:17, where the apostle Peter warns the believers to be on guard so that they are not led astray by the error of lawless men and fall from their own steadfastness. The verse reads: "Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position" (BSB).
• In this passage, στηριγμός is associated with the idea of a "secure position," highlighting the importance of spiritual vigilance and the need to remain anchored in the truth of the Gospel. The concept of steadfastness is crucial for maintaining one's faith amidst false teachings and moral challenges.
• Theologically, στηριγμός underscores the necessity for believers to cultivate a firm foundation in their spiritual lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and the apostles. It serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of spiritual complacency and the need for continual growth and perseverance in the Christian walk.

Forms and Transliterations
στηριγμου στηριγμού στηριγμοῦ sterigmou sterigmoû stērigmou stērigmoû
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Peter 3:17 N-GMS
GRK: τοῦ ἰδίου στηριγμοῦ
NAS: and fall from your own steadfastness,
KJV: fall from your own stedfastness.
INT: the own steadfastness

Strong's Greek 4740
1 Occurrence


στηριγμοῦ — 1 Occ.















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