The term "stablish" is an archaic form of the word "establish," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . It conveys the idea of making something firm, stable, or secure. In a biblical context, "stablish" often refers to God's action in strengthening, confirming, or securing His people, their faith, or His covenant with them.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the concept of God establishing His covenant and His people is a recurring theme. For instance, in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 , God promises David that He will "establish" his kingdom: "When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." Here, the term signifies God's commitment to making David's lineage and kingdom enduring and secure.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the term "stablish" is often used in the context of spiritual strength and perseverance. For example, in 1 Thessalonians 3:13 , Paul writes, "May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen." The word "strengthen" here is synonymous with "stablish," indicating God's role in fortifying the believers' hearts in preparation for Christ's return.

Similarly, in 2 Thessalonians 2:17 , Paul prays for the Thessalonians, saying, "encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed." The strengthening or establishing of believers is seen as essential for living out the Christian faith in word and action.

Theological Significance

Theologically, the concept of God "stablishing" His people underscores His sovereignty and faithfulness. It reflects the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of believers, providing them with the necessary strength and stability to endure trials and remain faithful. This divine establishment is not merely a one-time event but an ongoing process, as God continually works to secure His people in their faith and calling.

Practical Implications

For believers, the idea of being "stablished" by God offers assurance and comfort. It reminds Christians that their faith and spiritual journey are not solely dependent on their efforts but are supported and sustained by God's power. This understanding encourages believers to rely on God's strength in times of weakness and to trust in His promises, knowing that He is faithful to establish them in their walk with Him.

In summary, the term "stablish" in the Bible conveys the notion of divine strengthening and securing, whether it pertains to God's covenant, His kingdom, or the faith of His people. It highlights God's active role in ensuring the stability and perseverance of those who trust in Him.(v. t.) To settle permanently in a state; to make firm; to establish; to fix.950. bebaioo -- to confirm, secure
... confirm, establish. From bebaios; to stabilitate (figuratively) -- confirm,
(e-)stablish. see GREEK bebaios. (bebaioumenoi) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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4741. sterizo -- to make fast, establish
... histemi (like stereos); to set fast, ie (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain
direction, or (figuratively) to confirm -- fix, (e-)stablish, stedfastly set ...
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6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain,
(a-)rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-)stablish, (make to ...
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3559. kun -- to be firm
... perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make)
ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-)stablish, stand, tarry ...
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February 27. "Stablish, Strengthen, Settle You" (I. Peter v. 10).
... FEBRUARY 27. "Stablish, strengthen, settle you" (I. Peter v. 10). "Stablish,
strengthen, settle you" (I. Peter v.10). In taking ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /february 27 stablish strengthen settle.htm

Rom. xiv. 25-27
... XIV.25-27 "Now to Him that is of power to stablish you according ... But the connection
is as follows: "To Him that is of power to stablish you, be glory for ever. ...
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Daleth.
... Whence the Psalmist, struggling and wearied with the difficulty of obeying them,
saith, "My soul hath slumbered for very heaviness: O stablish Thou me with Thy ...
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Psalm LXXXIX.
... promise made unto the fathers: and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy."
[4138] Justly then is it added, "Thy truth shalt Thou stablish in the ...
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Grace and Holiness.
... And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward
all men, even as we do toward you: To the end He may stablish your hearts ...
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Man's Life his Monument.
... MAN'S LIFE HIS MONUMENT. (Third Sunday after Trinity.) 1 S. ETER v.10. "The God
of all grace . . . make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.". ...
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The Conflict Between Capital and Labor.
... early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for
the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against ...
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2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar
... Homily V. 2 Thessalonians iii. 3-5. 2 Thessalonians iii.3-5 " But the Lord is faithful,
who shall stablish you, and guard you from the evil one. ...
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The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of ...
... prophet was commanded by God to go and say to David, "I will set up thy seed after
thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will stablish His kingdom ...
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Letter Xlviii. --Letter to Amun . Written Before 354 AD
... David again, And stablish me with Thy free spirit [4597] ,' that even if ever thoughts
disturb me, a certain strong power from Thee may stablish me, acting as ...
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Stablish (12 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Stablish (12 Occurrences). ... Psalms 119:38 Stablish thy word
unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. (KJV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Stable (4 Occurrences)

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Unblameable (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness
before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with ...
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Drawn (131 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS). James 5:8 Ye also have patience: stablish your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord is drawn nigh. (DBY YLT). ...
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Draweth (52 Occurrences)
... nigh. (KJV ASV WBS). James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts:
for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. (KJV WBS). Genesis ...
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Stablished (4 Occurrences)

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Hadarezer (10 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). 1 Chronicles 18:3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto
Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. ...
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Secret (341 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel,
and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery ...
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Patience (59 Occurrences)
... rain. (KJV DBY WBS). James 5:8 Ye also have patience: stablish your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord is drawn nigh. (DBY). James ...
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Devoted (72 Occurrences)
... You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you. (See NIV). Psalms 119:38 Stablish
thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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