Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
steadfast
Usage: ἑδραῖος, -ον (ἕδρα, a seat), [in Sm.: Ps 32 (33):14, al. ;] __1. sitting, seated. __2. steadfast, firm; metaphorically, of moral fixity: 1Co.7:37 15:58, Col.1:23. † (AS)
Strong's Number
G1476
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1476 Quick Answer
Strong's G1476 ἑδραῖος (hedraios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hedraios (hed-rai`-os) adj. 1. sedentary (characterized by sitting much or long) 2. (by implication) immovable, steadfast It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include stedfast, heart, lord, nevertheless, and standeth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- hedraios (hed-rai`-os) adj. 1. sedentary (characterized by sitting much or long) 2. (by implication) immovable, steadfast
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- stedfast, heart, lord, nevertheless, and standeth
Meaning and Definition
hedraios (hed-rai`-os) adj. 1. sedentary (characterized by sitting much or long) 2. (by implication) immovable, steadfast [from a derivative of hezomai "to sit"] KJV: settled, stedfast
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1476. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
stedfast
heart
lord
nevertheless
standeth
having
necessity
power
over
own
decreed
keep
How Strong's G1476 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
Strong's G1476 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1476 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1476.
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1476, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1476 FAQ
What does hedraios (ἑδραῖος) mean?
Hedraios (Strong's G1476) is a Greek word most simply glossed "settled". hedraios (hed-rai`-os) adj. 1. sedentary (characterized by sitting much or long) 2. (by implication) immovable, steadfast
How many times is hedraios (ἑδραῖος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1476 across 2 books.
Where can I study hedraios (ἑδραῖος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1476 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate hedraios (ἑδραῖος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as stedfast, heart, lord, nevertheless, standeth, and having. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.