Meaning
Firm <1,,949, bebaios>
"firm, steadfast, secure" (from baino, "to go"), is translated "firm" in Heb 3:6, of the maintenance of the boldness of the believer's hope, and in Heb 3:14, RV, of "the beginning of our confidence" (AV, "steadfast"). See STEADFAST, SURE.
<2,,4731, stereos>
"solid, hard, stiff," is translated "firm" in 2Ti 2:19, RV, "the firm (foundation of God)," AV, "(standeth) sure;" stereos is not part of the predicate; "solid (food)" in Heb 5:12, Heb 5:14, RV; "steadfast" in 1Pe 5:9. See SOLID, STEADFAST, STRONG.
Note: Cp. stereoo, "to make strong, establish," Act 3:7, Act 3:16, Act 16:5, and stereoma, "steadfastness," Col 2:5.
