Strong's Greek · G949

βέβαιος

bébaios

firm, of force, stedfast, sure

Definition

stable (literally or figuratively)

Derivation

from the base of G939 (βάσις) (through the idea of basality);

Appears 8 times in Scripture

Hebrews 6:19

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Hebrews 9:17

because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

2 Peter 1:19

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.

Hebrews 2:2

For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

Romans 4:16

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.

Hebrews 3:14

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

2 Corinthians 1:7

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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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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