Definition
στερεός, -ά, -όν
[in LXX: Numbers 8:4 (מִקְשָׁה); σ. πέτρα, Isaiah 5:28 (צַר), etc. ;]
hard, firm, solid: τροψή, Hebrews 5:12, 14; θεμέλιος, figuratively, 2 Timothy 2:19. Metaphorical,
(a) in bad sense, hard, cruel (Hom., al.);
(b) in good sense, steadfast, firm: τ. πίστει, 1 Peter 5:9.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στερεός:
- מִקְשָׁהmiq.shah“beating”67%
- חַלָּמִישׁchal.la.mish“flint”33%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 2 Timothy 2:19στερεὸς · firmNevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
- Hebrews 5:12στερεᾶς · solidAlthough by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!
- Hebrews 5:14στερεὰ · solidBut solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
- 1 Peter 5:9στερεοὶ · [standing] firmResist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.