Lexical Definition
ἐπιστηρίζω epistērízō (ep-ee-stay-rid'-zo) to strengthen G:V
from ἐπί and στηρίζω
confirm, strengthen.
- to support further, i.e. reestablish
Usage: 11 forms in 15 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιστηρίζων | strengthening | Acts.15.41 • Acts.18.23 |
| ἐπιστηρίζοντεσ | strengthening | Acts.14.22 |
| ἐπεστήριξαν | strengthened | Acts.15.32 |
| επιστηριώ | I will stay | LXX.Ps.32.8 |
| επιστηριχθή | should stay | LXX.2Kgs.18.21 |
| επιστηρισθή | should stay | LXX.Isa.36.6 |
| επιστηριζομένη | staying | LXX.Song.8.5 |
| επεστηρίχθην | I stayed | LXX.Ps.71.6 |
| επεστηρίχθη | stayed | LXX.Ps.88.7 |
| επεστήριξασ | stayed | LXX.Ps.38.2 |
| επεστήρικτο | he stayed | LXX.Judg.16.29 |
| stayed | LXX.Gen.28.13 | |
| stays | LXX.Judg.16.26 | |
| was stayed | LXX.2Sam.1.6 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐπι-στηρίζω [in LXX for סָמַךְ, etc. ;]
to make stronger, confirm: c. acc, Ac 14:22 15:32, 41.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 14:22 · 15:32 · 15:41 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπιστηρίζω-ίζω,
cause to rest on, ἐπιστηρίζωιῶ ἐπί σε τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς μου[LXX]; make to lean on, τί τινι [Refs 3rd c.AD+]; set over, Δεῖμον κεραυνῷ [Refs 4th c.AD+]; confirm, τινά [NT]:—passive, to be supported, ἐν τῷ ὕδατι [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐπιστηρίζωιχθήσομαι and ἐπεστηρίχθη ἐπὶ [τοὺς κίονας], [LXX+2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.31.8* ☩ Acts.15.32 ☩ LXX.Judg.16.26 ☩ LXX.Exod.17.12