TBESG · G1991
ἐπιστηρίζω · epistērizō · to strengthen
ἐπι-στηρίζω [in LXX for סָמַךְ, etc. ;] to make stronger, confirm: with accusative, Act.14:22 15:32, 41.† (AS)
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epistērizō G1991
ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērizō) means “to strengthen” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
ἐπιστηρίζω Greek · G1991 3 tagged occurrences in 3 verses
Pronunciation guide: ep-ee-stay-rid'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Dodson Greek Lexicon
I prop up, uphold, support, confirm, make stronger.
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How translators render G1991
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| strengthening | 3 |
| strengthen | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| confirming | 2 |
| confirmed | 1 |
| strengthening | 1 |
Verses containing G1991
Page 1 of 1. 3 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Acts 14:22
· BSB · 1 occurrence
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Read word by word - Acts 15:32
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Read word by word - Acts 15:41
· BSB · 1 occurrence
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
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