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Strong's G4740 στηριγμός (sterigmos)

Sterigmos means “stedfastness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4740 — maqtsoa (“corner”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4740
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G4740 Quick Answer

Strong's G4740 στηριγμός (sterigmos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sterigmos (stay-rig-mos') n. 1. stability (figuratively) [from G4741] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include stedfastness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
sterigmos (stay-rig-mos') n. 1. stability (figuratively) [from G4741]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
stedfastness

Meaning and Definition

sterigmos (stay-rig-mos') n. 1. stability (figuratively) [from G4741] KJV: stedfastness Root(s): G4741

Original Word
στηριγμός
Transliteration
sterigmos
Derivation
Root: στηρίζω R1: 4741
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4740. 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)

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Usage: στηριγμός, -οῦ, ὁ (στηρίζω), [in Sm.: Isa.3:1 * ;] __1. a setting firmly, supporting. __2. fixedness, firmness, steadfastness: 2Pe.3:17.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4740 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sterigmos, 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.

stedfastness 2 Peter 3:17

How Strong's G4740 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G4740 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 G4740 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Peter 3:17 KJV

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4740.

2 Peter 3:17 New Testament, KJV
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4740, grouped by book.

2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4740 FAQ

What does sterigmos (στηριγμός) mean?

Sterigmos (Strong's G4740) is a Greek word most simply glossed "stedfastness". sterigmos (stay-rig-mos') n. 1. stability (figuratively) [from G4741]

How many times is sterigmos (στηριγμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4740 across 1 book.

Where can I study sterigmos (στηριγμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4740 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate sterigmos (στηριγμός)?

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