bebaios G949

βέβαιος (bebaios) means “firm” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

βέβαιος Greek · G949 8 tagged occurrences in 8 verses

Pronunciation guide: beb'-ah-yos Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0949

βέβαιος · bebaios · firm

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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Dodson Greek Lexicon

firm, steadfast, enduring, sure, certain.

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How translators render G949

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering	Count
as confirmed beyond doubt	1
binding	1
does not take effect	1
firmly	1
guaranteed	1
is sure	1
secure	1
sure	1

KJV rendering counts
Rendering	Count
stedfast	4
sure	2
firm	1
more sure	1
of force	1

Verses containing G949

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Romans 4:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
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2 Corinthians 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence
And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.
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Source alternate reference: 1.6
Hebrews 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence
For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
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Hebrews 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
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Hebrews 6:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
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Hebrews 9:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence
because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
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2 Peter 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
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2 Peter 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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