στερεὸς
stereós
firm
Firm in substance, stable in position, or steadfast in disposition. The adjective denotes physical solidity or firmness (of a material object), figurative moral strength or firmness of character, or stability and reliability in various contexts. In moral or intellectual application, it may signify unwavering commitment or certainty.
2 Timothy 2:19 · Word #3
Lexicon G4731
| Lemma | στερεός |
| Transliteration | stereós |
| Strong's | G4731 |
| Definition | Firm in substance, stable in position, or steadfast in disposition. The adjective denotes physical solidity or firmness (of a material object), figurative moral strength or firmness of character, or stability and reliability in various contexts. In moral or intellectual application, it may signify unwavering commitment or certainty. |
Morphology ADJ.A NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | firm |
| Literal | firm-solid |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στερεός |
| Strong's | G4731 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4731-04
firm
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (attributive form). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Firm" directly reflects the core idea of solidity and stability inherent in στερεός, whether physical or figurative. As nominative masculine singular, it functions attributively or substantively to describe a masculine subject as stable or steadfast. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
firm
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Firm' directly translates the adjective 'στερεὸς' and fits the context describing the foundation. |