βεβαίαν
bébaios
certain
Firm, secure, reliable; primarily denotes that which is stable or securely established, whether in a literal or figurative sense. Can refer to something physically stable or, more commonly in later Greek and Koine usage, to something morally or legally certain, trustworthy, or enduring—such as an agreement, promise, hope, or condition being fully dependable and guaranteed.
2 Peter 1:10 · Word #5
Lexicon G949
| Lemma | βέβαιος |
| Transliteration | bébaios |
| Strong's | G949 |
| Definition | Firm, secure, reliable; primarily denotes that which is stable or securely established, whether in a literal or figurative sense. Can refer to something physically stable or, more commonly in later Greek and Koine usage, to something morally or legally certain, trustworthy, or enduring—such as an agreement, promise, hope, or condition being fully dependable and guaranteed. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | certain |
| Literal | firm-sure |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βέβαιος |
| Strong's | G949 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G949-02
secure (feminine singular accusative)
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine, singular, accusative (AFS); describing a feminine singular noun in the accusative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Secure" captures the core idea of something firmly established and dependable, rooted in the concept of standing firm. The feminine singular accusative form reflects an attributive or predicate adjective modifying a feminine singular noun in the accusative case. |
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