Word study · Greek
stéréōma
steadfastness
Say it: STER-eh-o-mah (approximate)
στερέωμα
What it means
What is firm, a solid foundation or bulwark. In 2:5, Paul rejoices at "the steadfastness of your faith in Christ." It appears only here and is related to a word for a stronghold.
Range of meaning
- FirmnessWhat is solid.
- BulwarkA strong defense.
In Colossians
- Chapter 2
"And the steadfastness of your faith" (2:5).
Every verse (1)
Verses where G4733 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources