Definition
στερεόω, -ῶ
(στερεός), [in LXX: Isaiah 42:5 (רָקַע), Jeremiah 5:3 (חָזַק pi.), etc. ;]
(a) to make firm or solid;
(b) to strengthen, make strong; with accusative of person(s), Acts 3:16; τ. βάσεις, pass., Acts 3:7. Metaphorical (cf. Je, l.with): τ. πίστει, pass., Acts 16:5.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στερεόω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 3:7ἐστερεώθησαν · were made strongTaking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.
- Acts 3:16ἐστερέωσεν · has been made strongBy faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
- Acts 16:5ἐστερεοῦντο · were strengthenedSo the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.