Jump to: Topical • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the branches.2. (v. t.) To endure without being overcome, exhausted, or changed in character; to sustain; as, to support pain, distress, or misfortunes. 3. (v. t.) To keep from failing or sinking; to solace under afflictive circumstances; to assist; to encourage; to defend; as, to support the courage or spirits. 4. (v. t.) To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain; as, to support the character of King Lear. 5. (v. t.) To furnish with the means of sustenance or livelihood; to maintain; to provide for; as, to support a family; to support the ministers of the gospel. 6. (v. t.) To carry on; to enable to continue; to maintain; as, to support a war or a contest; to support an argument or a debate. 7. (v. t.) To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain; as, the testimony is not sufficient to support the charges; the evidence will not support the statements or allegations. 8. (v. t.) To vindicate; to maintain; to defend successfully; as, to be able to support one's own cause. 9. (v. t.) To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to support the present administration. 10. (n.) A attend as an honorary assistant; as, a chairman supported by a vice chairman; O'Connell left the prison, supported by his two sons. 11. (n.) The act, state, or operation of supporting, upholding, or sustaining. 12. (n.) That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind. 13. (n.) That which maintains or preserves from being overcome, falling, yielding, sinking, giving way, or the like; subsistence; maintenance; assistance; reinforcement; as, he gave his family a good support, the support of national credit; the assaulting column had the support of a battery. Greek 1477. hedraioma -- a support, fig. a basis ... 1476, 1477. hedraioma. 1478 . a support, fig. ... See also 1476 (). Word Origin from hedraios Definition a support, fig. a basis NASB Word Usage support (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1477.htm - 6k 5287. hupostasis -- a support, substance, steadiness, hence ... 4733. stereoma -- a solid body, a support, strength, firmness 1991. episterizo -- to make stronger 4741. sterizo -- to make fast, establish 482. antilambano -- to take instead of, take hold of 472. antecho -- to hold against, ie to hold firmly to 4769. stulos -- a pillar 5160. trophe -- nourishment, food 2151. eusebeo -- to show piety towards Topical Bible Verses 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. Topicalbible.org Psalm 127:3 Romans 12:1-2 Strong's Hebrew 4938a. mashenah -- a support, staff... a support, staff. Transliteration: mashenah Short Definition: support. Word Origin from shaan Definition a support, staff NASB Word Usage support (1). ... /hebrew/4938a.htm - 5k 8551. tamak -- to grasp, support, attain 4937a. mishan -- a support, staff 5564. samak -- to lean, lay, rest, support 8172. shaan -- to lean, support oneself 5582. saad -- to support, sustain, stay 539. aman -- to confirm, support 824. Eshan -- "support," a place in Judah 7507. rephidah -- perhaps a support 4937b. mishen -- a support, staff Library Christ the Support of the Tempted Support of Prophets. Whether a Reason in Support of the Things of Faith Diminishes the ... Whether Reasons in Support of what we Believe Lessen the Merit of ... Whether Piety Provides Support for Our Parents? Divine Support and Protection Prayer for Support in Death. Prayer for Support in Death. Religion a Support in Life. The Arguments Usually Alleged in Support of Free Will Refuted. Thesaurus Support (135 Occurrences)... 2. (vt) To endure without being overcome, exhausted, or changed in character; to sustain; as, to support pain, distress, or misfortunes. ... /s/support.htm - 36k Light-support (4 Occurrences) Sail-support (1 Occurrence) Stay (221 Occurrences) Arm (110 Occurrences) Sustain (28 Occurrences) Lights (71 Occurrences) Bolster (7 Occurrences) Socket (5 Occurrences) Maintain (50 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Support (135 Occurrences)Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food. Luke 8:3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women, all of whom contributed to the support of Jesus and His Apostles. Acts 5:36 For before this there was Theudas, who said he was someone important, to whom about four hundred men gave their support: he was put to death, and his band was broken up and came to nothing. Acts 17:34 But some men gave him their support: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. Acts 19:38 If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls: let the persons interested accuse one another. Acts 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 24:13 And they are not able to give facts in support of the things which they say against me now. Romans 11:18 don't boast over the branches. But if you boast, it is not you who support the root, but the root supports you. Romans 15:1 We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves. 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support. 2 Corinthians 8:4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints. 2 Corinthians 11:8 I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you. Philippians 1:7 So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all. 1 Timothy 3:15 but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Paul's Letter to Titus 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing; 3 John 1:8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Genesis 13:6 And the land could not support them, that they might dwell together, for their property was great; and they could not dwell together. Genesis 18:5 and I bring a piece of bread, and support ye your heart; afterwards pass on, for therefore have ye passed over unto your servant;' and they say, 'So mayest thou do as thou has spoken.' Genesis 36:7 For their substance was too great for them to dwell together, and the land of their travels couldn't bear them because of their livestock. Exodus 23:2 Do not be moved to do wrong by the general opinion, or give the support of your words to a wrong decision: Exodus 23:3 But, on the other hand, do not be turned from what is right in order to give support to a poor man's cause. Exodus 25:31 And you are to make a support for lights, of the best gold; its base and its pillar are to be of hammered gold; its cups, its buds, and its flowers are to be made of the same metal. Exodus 26:35 And outside the veil you are to put the table, and the support for the lights opposite the table on the south side of the House; and the table is to be on the north side. Exodus 30:27 And on the table and all its vessels, and on the support for the lights, with its vessels, and on the altar for burning spices, Exodus 35:14 And the support for the lights, with its vessels and its lights and the oil for the light; Exodus 37:17 Then he made the support for the lights, all of the best gold; its base and its pillar were of hammered gold; its cups and buds and flowers were all made out of the same metal: Exodus 39:37 The support for the lights, with the vessels for the lights to be put in their places on it, and all its vessels, and the oil for the lights; Exodus 40:4 And put the table inside, placing all the things on it in order; and put in the support for the lights, and let its lights be burning. Exodus 40:24 The support for the lights he put in the Tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side: Leviticus 24:4 Let Aaron put the lights in order on the support before the Lord at all times. Leviticus 25:35 "'If your brother has become poor, and his hand can't support him among you; then you shall uphold him. As a stranger and a sojourner he shall live with you. Numbers 8:2 Say to Aaron, When you put the lights in their places, the seven lights will give light in front of the support. Numbers 8:3 And Aaron did so; he put the lights in their places so that they gave light in front of the support, as the Lord gave orders to Moses. Numbers 8:4 The support for the lights was of hammered gold work, from its base to its flowers it was of hammered work; from the design which the Lord had given to Moses, he made the support for the lights. Numbers 30:14 But if the days go on, and her husband says nothing whatever to her, then he is giving the support of his authority to her oaths and undertakings, because at the time of hearing them he said nothing to her. Joshua 10:6 And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua to the tent-circle at Gilgal, saying, Be not slow to send help to your servants; come up quickly to our support and keep us safe: for all the kings of the Amorites from the hill-country have come together against us. Judges 9:4 And they gave him seventy shekels of silver from the house of Baal-berith, with which Abimelech got the support of a number of uncontrolled and good-for-nothing persons. Judges 16:26 And Samson said to the boy who took him by the hand, Let me put my hand on the pillars supporting the house, so that I may put my back against them. Judges 19:5 And it cometh to pass, on the fourth day, that they rise early in the morning, and he riseth to go, and the father of the young woman saith unto his son-in-law, 'Support thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye go on.' Judges 19:8 And he riseth early in the morning, on the fifth day, to go, and the father of the young woman saith, 'Support, I pray thee, thy heart;' and they have tarried till the turning of the day, and they eat, both of them. 1 Samuel 24:15 So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands. 2 Samuel 3:12 And Abner sent men to David at Hebron, saying, Make an agreement with me, and I will give you my support in getting all Israel on your side. 2 Samuel 18:3 But the people said, "You shall not go forth; for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. Therefore now it is better that you are ready to help us out of the city." 2 Samuel 22:19 They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support. 1 Kings 1:7 And he had talk with Joab, the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they were on his side and gave him their support. 1 Kings 10:12 and the king maketh the almug-trees a support for the house of Jehovah, and for the house of the king, and harps and psalteries for singers; there have not come such almug-trees, nor have there been seen 'such' unto this day. 2 Kings 15:19 There came against the land Pul the king of Assyria; and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand. 2 Kings 18:20 You say you have a design, and strength for war, but these are only words. Now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority? 2 Kings 18:21 See, now, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will go through a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to all who put their faith in him. 1 Chronicles 11:10 Now these are the chief of David's men of war who were his strong supporters in the kingdom, and, with all Israel, made him king, as the Lord had said about Israel. 1 Chronicles 28:15 And gold by weight for the light-supports and the vessels for the lights, the weight of gold needed for every support and every vessel for lights; and for the silver light-supports, the weight of silver needed for every support and for the different vessels as every one was to be used; 2 Chronicles 13:11 By whom burned offerings and perfumes are sent up in smoke before the Lord every morning and every evening; and they put out the holy bread on its table and the gold support for the lights with its lights burning every evening; for we keep the orders given to us by the Lord our God, but you have gone away from him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord go this way and that, through all the earth, letting it be seen that he is the strong support of those whose hearts are true to him. In this you have done foolishly, for from now you will have wars. 2 Chronicles 26:13 Under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, who made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. 2 Chronicles 28:20 And Tilgath-Pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and troubled him, and did not support him. 2 Chronicles 32:3 He took up with his rulers and men of war the question of stopping up the water-springs outside the town; and they gave him their support. Ezra 1:4 Whoever is left, in any place where he sojourns, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with animals, besides the freewill offering for the house of God which is in Jerusalem. Ezra 10:4 Arise; for the matter belongs to you, and we are with you: be of good courage, and do it. Nehemiah 3:5 Next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles didn't put their necks to the work of their lord. Nehemiah 9:21 Truly, for forty years you were their support in the waste land, and they were in need of nothing; their clothing did not get old or their feet become tired. Nehemiah 11:23 for the command of the king 'is' upon them, and support 'is' for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. Nehemiah 13:10 And I saw that the Levites had not been given what was needed for their support; so that the Levites and the music-makers, who did the work, had gone away, everyone to his field. Esther 9:3 And all the chiefs and the captains and the rulers and those who did the king's business gave support to the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai had come on them. Job 4:6 Is not your fear of God your support, and your upright way of life your hope? Job 8:14 Whose support is cut off, and whose hope is no stronger than a spider's thread. Job 8:15 He is looking to his family for support, but it is not there; he puts his hope in it, but it comes to nothing. Job 8:20 "Behold, God will not cast away a blameless man, neither will he uphold the evildoers. Job 22:9 You have sent widows away without hearing their cause, and you have taken away the support of the child who has no father. Job 24:23 He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways. Job 31:21 If my hand had been lifted up against him who had done no wrong, when I saw that I was supported by the judges; Psalms 3:5 I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support. Psalms 14:6 You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support. Psalms 16:5 The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right. Psalms 18:18 They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support. Psalms 18:35 You have given me the breastplate of your salvation: your right hand has been my support, and your mercy has made me great. Psalms 20:2 send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion, Psalms 23:4 Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort. Psalms 27:9 Let not your face be covered from me; do not put away your servant in wrath; you have been my help: do not give me up or take your support from me, O God of my salvation. Psalms 27:10 When my father and my mother are turned away from me, then the Lord will be my support. Psalms 37:17 For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good. Psalms 41:3 Jehovah will support him upon the couch of languishing: Thou makest all his bed in his sickness. Psalms 41:12 And as for me, you are my support in my righteousness, giving me a place before your face for ever. Psalms 51:12 Give me back the joy of your salvation; let a free spirit be my support. Psalms 55:22 Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved. Psalms 63:8 My soul keeps ever near you: your right hand is my support. Psalms 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, who is our support day by day, even the God of our salvation. (Selah.) Psalms 69:2 My feet are deep in the soft earth, where there is no support; I have come into deep waters, the waves are flowing over me. Psalms 71:6 You have been my support from the day of my birth; you took me out of my mother's body; my praise will be ever of you. Psalms 75:3 When the earth and all its people become feeble, I am the support of its pillars. (Selah.) Psalms 83:8 Assur is joined with them; they have become the support of the children of Lot. (Selah.) Psalms 89:21 My hand will be his support; my arm will give him strength. Psalms 89:43 Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, and haven't supported him in battle. Psalms 94:14 The Lord will not give up his people, or take away his support from his heritage; Psalms 94:16 Who will give me help against the sinners? and who will be my support against the workers of evil? Psalms 94:18 If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support. Psalms 119:116 Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame. Psalms 119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. Subtopics Related Terms Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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