Refiner Word Study stereos (G4731)
G4731  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
στερεός
stereos
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"stiff, hard; of food, solid, as opposed to what is liquid and light, Heb. 5:12, 14; firm, steadfast, 2 Tim. 2:19; 1 Pet. 5:9*"

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Definition and meaning

What does stereos mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G4731
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

stiff, hard; of food, solid, as opposed to what is liquid and light, Heb. 5:12, 14; firm, steadfast, 2 Tim. 2:19; 1 Pet. 5:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: στερεός

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with stereos

These are the most notable occurrences of stereos (G4731) across the King James Bible.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Hebrews 5:14

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

1 Peter 5:9

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about stereos

What does stereos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4731 (stereos) is a Greek word that means: stiff, hard; of food, solid, as opposed to what is liquid and light, Heb. 5:12, 14; firm, steadfast, 2 Tim. 2:19; 1 Pet. 5:9* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does stereos appear in the Bible?

The word stereos (G4731) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4731?

Strong's G4731 is stereos, a Greek word defined as: stiff, hard; of food, solid, as opposed to what is liquid and light, Heb. 5:12, 14; firm, steadfast, 2 Tim. 2:19; 1 Pet. 5:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is stereos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

stereos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.