Berean Strong's Lexicon astériktos: Unstable, unsteady Original Word: ἀστήρικτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "στήριγμα" (stérigma), meaning "support" or "foundation." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "astériktos," the concept of instability can be related to Hebrew words like "נָדַד" (nadad), meaning "to wander" or "to be unstable." Usage: The term "astériktos" is used to describe something or someone that lacks stability or firmness. In a biblical context, it often refers to individuals who are spiritually or morally unsteady, easily swayed by false teachings or temptations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, stability was a valued trait, both in physical structures and in personal character. Philosophers and moralists often emphasized the importance of being grounded and steadfast. In the early Christian context, this concept was applied to faith and doctrine, urging believers to remain firm in their beliefs amidst external pressures and false teachings. HELPS Word-studies 793 astḗriktos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 4741 /stērízō "confirm") – properly, not established (unstable), describing someone who (literally) does not have a staff to lean on – hence, a person who can not be relied on because they are not steady (do not remain fixed, i.e. unstable). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and stérizó Definition unstable, unsettled NASB Translation unstable (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 793: ἀστήρικτοςἀστήρικτος, ἀστηρικτον (στηρίζω), unstable, unsteadfast: 2 Peter 2:14; 2 Peter 3:16. (Anthol. Pal. 6, 203, 11.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unstable. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of sterizo; unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating -- unstable. see GREEK a see GREEK sterizo Forms and Transliterations αστηρικτοι αστήρικτοι ἀστήρικτοι αστηρικτους αστηρίκτους ἀστηρίκτους asteriktoi astēriktoi astḗriktoi asteriktous asteríktous astēriktous astēríktousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 2:14 Adj-AFPGRK: δελεάζοντες ψυχὰς ἀστηρίκτους καρδίαν γεγυμνασμένην NAS: enticing unstable souls, KJV: beguiling unstable souls: INT: alluring souls unestablished a heart exercised 2 Peter 3:16 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 793 |
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