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στήκω

stēkōto standHow to read Greek
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Definition

στήκω late Pres., formed from perf., ἕστηκα (see B1., § 17; WH, App., 169; Kennedy, Sources, 158; M, Pr., 238; MM, xxiii),

[in LXX: Exodus 14:13 A, Judges 16:26 B, 1 Kings 8:11 B * ;]

= ἵστημι, to stand: Mark 3:31; 11:25, John 1:26, Revelation 12:4 (ἕστηκεν T). Metaphorical, to stand firm, stand fast: absol., Galatians 5:1 (but see Field, Notes, 189 f.), 2 Thessalonians 2:15; before ἐν, John 8:44 (ἕστηκεν, T, R, mg.), 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 1:27; 4:1; with dative, Romans 14:4.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στήκω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Mark 3:31στήκοντες · stood
    Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
  2. Mark 11:25στήκετε · you stand
    And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”
  3. John 8:44ἔστηκεν · to uphold
    You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.
  4. Romans 14:4στήκει · he stands
    Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:13στήκετε · Stand firm
    Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
  6. Galatians 5:1στήκετε · Stand firm
    It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
  7. Philippians 1:27στήκετε · you stand firm
    Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
  8. Philippians 4:1στήκετε · you must stand firm
    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 3:8στήκετε · are standing firm
    For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
  10. 2 Thessalonians 2:15στήκετε · stand firm
    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.