1. Certain; unfailing; infallible.
The testimony of the Lord is sure. Psa 19.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy. 2 Pet 1.
2. Certainly knowing, or having full confidence.
We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth-- Rom 2.
Now we are sure that thou knowest all things. John 16.
3. Certain; safe; firm; permanent.
Thy kingdom shall be sure to thee. Dan 4.
4. Firm; stable; steady; not liable to failure, loss or change; as a sure covenant. 2 Sam 23. Neh 9. Isa 28.
The Lord will make my lord a sure house. 1 Sam 25.
So we say, to stand sure, to be sure of foot.
5. Certain of obtaining or of retaining; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.
6. Strong; secure; not liable to be broken or disturbed.
Go your way, make it as sure as ye can. Math.27.
7. Certain; not liable to failure. The income is sure.
To be sure, or be sure, certainly. Shall you go? be sure I shall.
To make sure, to make certain; to secure so that there can be no failure of the purpose or object.
Make sure of Cato.
A peace cannot fail, provided we make sure of Spain.
Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet 1.
SURE, adv. Certainly; without doubt; doubtless.
Sure the queen would wish him still unknown.
[But in this sense, surely is more generally used.]
