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Strong's G2043 ἐρείδω (ereido)

Ereido means “stick fast” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2043 — harari (“Hararite”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2043
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 4

Strong's G2043 Quick Answer

Strong's G2043 ἐρείδω (ereido) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ereido (er-ei'-do) v. 1. to prop 2. (reflexively) get fast It has 10 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include fast. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
ereido (er-ei'-do) v. 1. to prop 2. (reflexively) get fast
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fast

Meaning and Definition

ereido (er-ei'-do) v. 1. to prop 2. (reflexively) get fast [of obscure affinity] KJV: stick fast

Original Word
ἐρείδω
Transliteration
ereido
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2043. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to immobilise

Usage: ἐρείδω (chiefly in poets and late prose for ἐρυγγάνω), [in LXX for תָּמַךְ (Pro.4:4 5:5 11:16, al.), etc. ;] to prop, fix firmly: act., as mid., ἐρείσασα, of a ship driving ashore (RV, struck), Act.27:41.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2043 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ereido, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fast Acts 27:41

How Strong's G2043 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2043 (ἐρείδω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2043 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 G2043 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 27:41 KJV

And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.

Strong's G2043 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 49:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Let not my soul come into their counsel, And let not mine inward parts contend in their conspiracy, For in their wrath they slew men, And in their passion they houghed a bull.

Job 17:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Howbeit, do ye all strengthen yourselves and come now, For I do not find truth in you.

Proverbs 3:26 Septuagint / Brenton

And shall establish thy foot that thou be not moved.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2043.

Genesis 49:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let not my soul come into their counsel, And let not mine inward parts contend in their conspiracy, For in their wrath they slew men, And in their passion they houghed a bull.
Job 17:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Howbeit, do ye all strengthen yourselves and come now, For I do not find truth in you.
Proverbs 3:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And shall establish thy foot that thou be not moved.
Proverbs 4:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who spoke and instructed me, saying, Let our speech be fixed in thy heart, Keep our commandments, forget them not:
Proverbs 5:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the feet of folly lead Those who deal with her down to the grave with death; And her steps are not established.
Proverbs 11:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: But a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonor. The slothful come to want: But the diligent support themselves with wealth.
Proverbs 31:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
She strongly girds her loins, And strengthens her arms for work.
Proverbs 31:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
She reaches forth her arms to needful works, And applies her hands to the spindle.
Proverbs 36:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Acts 27:41 New Testament, KJV
And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2043, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2043 FAQ

What does ereido (ἐρείδω) mean?

Ereido (Strong's G2043) is a Greek word most simply glossed "stick fast". ereido (er-ei'-do) v. 1. to prop 2. (reflexively) get fast

How many times is ereido (ἐρείδω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G2043 across 4 books.

Where can I study ereido (ἐρείδω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2043 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate ereido (ἐρείδω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fast. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2043 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2043, with linked reader references where each row is available.