στηριγμός
stērigmós
G4740 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Firmness or stability; denotes a state of being firmly established or fixed. In extended or figurative contexts, refers to steadfastness or moral/spiritual stability— a condition of being unwavering, resolute, or constant.
Semantic Range
state of being supported, firmness, stability, steadfastness (especially in disposition or character)
Root / Etymology
From the verb στηρίζω (to make firm, to establish, to strengthen). The suffix -μός denotes the result or state arising from the root verb, forming nouns indicating the action or resulting quality.
Historical & Contextual Notes
στηριγμός is a rare noun in Greek, attested almost exclusively in Koine and post-Classical Greek. Its only New Testament occurrence is in 2 Peter 3:17, where it refers to being established or steadfast in one's disposition, especially in faith or ethical commitment, to guard against being swayed or led astray. The word is built from στηρίζω, a common verb in both Hellenistic and biblical Greek for 'to strengthen' or 'to establish.' Earlier Classical Greek employs firmness and steadfastness concepts with other nouns, but στηριγμός specifically reflects the outcome of being firmly supported. In the Septuagint, related terms are used to refer to support or strengthening but στηριγμός itself is uncommon. English Bible translations often render it as 'steadfastness' or 'stability,' but the nuance emphasizes a condition of being stabilized, often in mental, moral, or spiritual character.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from στηρίζω; stability (figuratively):--stedfastness.
Root Family
στηριγμός (stērigmos) — firmness, stability, establishment, steadfastness
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4740-01 |
στηριγμοῦ | sterigmou | N GEN M SG |
steadfastness | of stability | stability | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4740-01 |
2 Peter 3:17 | στηριγμοῦ | sterigmou | N GEN M SG |
steadfastness | of stability | stability |