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Strong's G949 βέβαιος (bebaios)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H949 — botsets (“Bozez”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G949
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 7

Strong's G949 Quick Answer

Strong's G949 βέβαιος (bebaios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. bebaios (beb'-ai-os) adj. 1. firm, steadfast, stable {literally or figuratively} It has 13 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include firm. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
bebaios (beb'-ai-os) adj. 1. firm, steadfast, stable {literally or figuratively}
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
firm

Meaning and Definition

bebaios (beb'-ai-os) adj. 1. firm, steadfast, stable {literally or figuratively} [from the base of G939 (through the idea of having many feet)] KJV: firm, of force, stedfast, sure Root(s): G939

Original Word
βέβαιος
Transliteration
bebaios
Derivation
Root: βάσις R1: 939
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G949. 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)

firm

Usage: βέβαιος, -ον (also -α, -ον; βαίνω), [in LXX: Est.3:13, Wis.7:23, 3Ma.5:31 7:7, 4Ma.17:4 * ;] firm, secure: ἄγκυρα, Heb.6:19; metaphorically, sure (esp. "in the sense of legally guaranteed security," Deiss., BS, 109; cf . two foll. words): ἐπαγγελία, Rom.4:16; ἐλπίς, 2Co.1:6; λόγος, Heb.2:2; παρρησία, Heb.3:6; ἀρχή (τ. ὑποστάσεως), Heb.3:14; διαθήκη, Heb.9:17; κλῆσις κ. ἐκλογή, 2Pe.1:10; comp. (-ότερος), προφητικὸς λόγος, 2Pe.1:19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G949 Is Translated

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

firm Hebrews 3:6

How Strong's G949 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 9 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G949 (βέβαιος) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G949 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 G949 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 4:16 KJV

Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

2 Corinthians 1:7 KJV

And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

Hebrews 2:2 KJV

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

Strong's G949 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 5:31 Septuagint / Brenton

Your parents, or your children, were they here, to these wild beasts a large repast they should have furnished; not these innocent Jews, who me and my forefathers loyally have served.

3 Maccabees 7:7 Septuagint / Brenton

and taking into consideration their constancy and fidelity toward us and toward our ancestors, we have, as we ought, acquitted them of every sort of charge.

4 Maccabees 17:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Be of good cheer, therefore, O holy-minded mother! holding the firm substance of the hope of your steadfastness with God.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G949.

Romans 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
2 Corinthians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Hebrews 2:2 New Testament, KJV
For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
Hebrews 3:6 New Testament, KJV
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Hebrews 3:14 New Testament, KJV
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
Hebrews 6:19 New Testament, KJV
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
Hebrews 9:17 New Testament, KJV
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
2 Peter 1:10 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
2 Peter 1:19 New Testament, KJV
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
3 Maccabees 5:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Your parents, or your children, were they here, to these wild beasts a large repast they should have furnished; not these innocent Jews, who me and my forefathers loyally have served.
3 Maccabees 7:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and taking into consideration their constancy and fidelity toward us and toward our ancestors, we have, as we ought, acquitted them of every sort of charge.
4 Maccabees 17:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good cheer, therefore, O holy-minded mother! holding the firm substance of the hope of your steadfastness with God.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
kind to man, Steadfast, sure, free from care, Having all power, overseeing all things, And going through all understanding, Pure, and most subtle, spirits.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G949, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 4:16
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1:7
Hebrews 5 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 2:2 Hebrews 3:6 Hebrews 3:14 Hebrews 6:19 Hebrews 9:17
2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 1:10 2 Peter 1:19
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 5:31 3 Maccabees 7:7
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 17:4
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 7:23

Strong's G949 FAQ

What does bebaios (βέβαιος) mean?

Bebaios (Strong's G949) is a Greek word most simply glossed "firm". bebaios (beb'-ai-os) adj. 1. firm, steadfast, stable {literally or figuratively}

How many times is bebaios (βέβαιος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G949 across 7 books.

Where can I study bebaios (βέβαιος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G949 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate bebaios (βέβαιος)?

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

Does Strong's G949 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G949, with linked reader references where each row is available.