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Lexicon :: Strong's G4739 - stēkō

Aa
στήκω
Transliteration
stēkō (Key)
Pronunciation
stay'-ko
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From the perfect tense of ἵστημι (G2476)
mGNT
9x in 3 unique form(s) TR
8x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:636,1082

Strong’s Definitions

στήκω stḗkō, stay'-ko; from the perfect tense of G2476; to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere:—stand (fast).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G4739 in the following manner: stand fast (6x), stand (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G4739 in the following manner: stand fast (6x), stand (2x).

  1. to stand firm

  2. to persevere, to persist

  3. to keep one's standing

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
στήκω stḗkō, stay'-ko; from the perfect tense of G2476; to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere:—stand (fast).
STRONGS G4739:
στήκω; (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 (Mark 3:31 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.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
14:13
1 Kings
8:11
Mark
3:31; 11:25
John
1:26; 8:44
Romans
14:4
1 Corinthians
16:13
Galatians
5:1
Philippians
1:27; 4:1
1 Thessalonians
3:8
2 Thessalonians
2:15
Revelation
12:4; 12:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4739 matches the Greek στήκω (stēkō),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:31 - And his mother and brothers came and were outside, and sent for him, requesting to see him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:25 - And whenever you make a prayer, let there be forgiveness in your hearts, if you have anything against anyone; so that you may have forgiveness for your sins from your Father who is in heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:4 - Who are you to make yourself a judge of another man's servant? it is to his master that he is responsible for good or bad. Yes, his place will be safe, because the Lord is able to keep him from falling.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:13 - Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:1 - Christ has truly made us free: then keep your free condition and let no man put a yoke on you again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:27 - Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:1 - So my brothers, well loved and very dear to me, my joy and crown, be strong in the Lord, my loved ones.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:8 - For it is life to us if you keep your faith in the Lord unchanged.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:15 - So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.
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