βεβαία
bébaios
Firm, secure, reliable; primarily denotes that which is stable or securely established, whether in a literal or figurative sense. Can refer to something physically stable or, more commonly in later Greek and Koine usage, to something morally or legally certain, trustworthy, or enduring—such as an agreement, promise, hope, or condition being fully dependable and guaranteed.
Hebrews 9:17 · Word #5
Lexicon G949
| Lemma | βέβαιος |
| Transliteration | bébaios |
| Strong's | G949 |
| Definition | Firm, secure, reliable; primarily denotes that which is stable or securely established, whether in a literal or figurative sense. Can refer to something physically stable or, more commonly in later Greek and Koine usage, to something morally or legally certain, trustworthy, or enduring—such as an agreement, promise, hope, or condition being fully dependable and guaranteed. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βέβαιος |
| Strong's | G949 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G949-01
firm and established
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative feminine singular (Gr,NP,,,,NFS); predicate adjective describing a feminine singular noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Firm and established" reflects the root sense of something standing solidly or securely fixed, preserving the imagery of stability and dependability inherent in βεβ-. The nominative feminine singular form indicates a feminine subject described as possessing this quality. |
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