Definition
βέβαιος, -ον (also -α, -ον; βαίνω),
[in LXX: Esther 3:13, Wis.7.23, 3Ma.5.31; 7:7, 4Ma.17.4 * ;]
firm, secure: ἄγκυρα, Hebrews 6:19; metaphorically, sure (esp. "in the sense of legally guaranteed security," Deiss., BS, 109; cf . two foll. words): ἐπαγγελία, Romans 4:16; ἐλπίς, 2 Corinthians 1:6; λόγος, Hebrews 2:2; παρρησία, Hebrews 3:6; ἀρχή (τ. ὑποστάσεως), Hebrews 3:14; διαθήκη, Hebrews 9:17; κλῆσις κ. ἐκλογή, 2 Peter 1:10; comp. (-ότερος), προφητικὸς λόγος, 2 Peter 1:19.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Romans 4:16βεβαίαν · guaranteedTherefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
- 2 Corinthians 1:7βεβαία · [is] sureAnd our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.
- Hebrews 2:2βέβαιος · bindingFor if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
- Hebrews 3:14βεβαίαν · firmlyWe have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
- Hebrews 6:19βεβαίαν · secureWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
- Hebrews 9:17βεβαία · [does not] take effect…because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
- 2 Peter 1:10βεβαίαν · sureTherefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- 2 Peter 1:19βεβαιότερον · as confirmed beyond doubtWe also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.