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Lexicon :: Strong's G4741 - stērizō

Aa
στηρίζω
Transliteration
stērizō (Key)
Pronunciation
stay-rid'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From a presumed derivative of ἵστημι (G2476) (like στερεός (G4731))
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:653,1085

Strong’s Definitions

στηρίζω stērízō, stay-rid'-zo; from a presumed derivative of G2476 (like G4731); to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm:—fix, (e-)stablish, stedfastly set, strengthen.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's G4741 in the following manner: stablish (6x), establish (3x), strengthen (2x), fix (1x), stedfastly set (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's G4741 in the following manner: stablish (6x), establish (3x), strengthen (2x), fix (1x), stedfastly set (1x).

  1. to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix

  2. to strengthen, make firm

  3. to render constant, confirm, one's mind

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
στηρίζω stērízō, stay-rid'-zo; from a presumed derivative of G2476 (like G4731); to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm:—fix, (e-)stablish, stedfastly set, strengthen.
STRONGS G4741:
στηρίζω; future στηριξω (as in the best Greek writings), and στηρίσω (in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 manuscript Vat., as in Jeremiah 17:5; στηριῶ, Jeremiah 3:12; Jeremiah 24:6; Ezekiel 14:8; Sir. 6:37 (see references below)); 1 aorist ἐστήριξα, and ἐστήρισα (στήρισον, Luke 22:32 L T Tr WH; Revelation 3:2 G L T Tr WH, as in Judges 19:5, 8; Ezekiel 6:2; Proverbs 15:25, etc.; cf. (WHs Appendix, p. 170); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Sprchl. i., p. 372; Buttmann, 36 (32); Kühner, § 343, i., p. 910; (Veitch, under the word)); passive, perfect ἐστηριγμαι; 1 aorist ἐστηρίχθην; (στῆριγξ a support; akin to στερεός, which see, στερρός, and German stärken; cf. Curtius, § 222); from Homer down;
a. to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix: ἐστήρικται (χάσμα), is fixed, Luke 16:26; στηρίζω τό πρόσωπον, to set one's face steadfastly, keep the face turned (Ezekiel 6:2; Ezekiel 13:17; Ezekiel 15:7; etc.) τοῦ πορεύεσθαι εἰς with an accusative of place, a Hebrew expression (see πρόσωπον, 1 b. (and cf. Buttmann, § 140, 16 δ.; Winer's Grammar, 33)), Luke 9:51.
b. to strengthen, make firm; tropically (not so in secular authors) to render constant, confirm, one's mind (A. V. establish): τινα, Luke 22:32; (Acts 18:23 where R G ἐπιστηρίζων); Romans 1:11; Romans 16:25; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 5:10 (here Rec. has 1 aorist optative 3 person singular στηρίξαι); Revelation 3:2; τήν καρδίαν τίνος, 1 Thessalonians 3:13; James 5:8; τινα ἐν τίνι, 2 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Peter 1:12. (Compare: ἐπιστηρίζω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Judges
19:5; 19:8
Proverbs
15:25
Jeremiah
3:12; 17:5; 24:6
Ezekiel
6:2; 6:2; 13:17; 14:8; 15:7
Luke
9:51; 16:26; 22:32; 22:32
Acts
18:23
Romans
1:11; 16:25
1 Thessalonians
3:2; 3:13
2 Thessalonians
2:17; 3:3; 3:3
James
5:8
1 Peter
5:10
2 Peter
1:12
Revelation
3:2; 3:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4741 matches the Greek στηρίζω (stērizō),
which occurs 13 times in 13 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:51

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:51 - And it came about that when the days were near for him to be taken up, his face was turned to go to Jerusalem,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:26 - And in addition, there is a deep division fixed between us and you, so that those who might go from here to you are not able to do so, and no one may come from you to us.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:32 - But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned again, make your brothers strong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:11 - For I have a strong desire to see you, and to give you some grace of the spirit, so that you may be made strong;

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:25

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:25 - Now to him who is able to make you strong in agreement with the good news which I gave you and the preaching of Jesus Christ, in the light of the revelation of that secret which has been kept through times eternal,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:2 - We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the good news of Christ, to give you strength and comfort in your faith;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:13 - So that your hearts may be strong and free from all sin before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:17 - Give you comfort and strength in every good work and word.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:3 - But the Lord is true, who will give you strength and keep you safe from evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 - Be as calm in your waiting; let your hearts be strong: because the coming of the Lord is near.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10 - And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:12 - For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:2 - Be on the watch, and make strong the rest of the things which are near to death; because as judged by me your works have not come up to God's measure.
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