ἑστὼς

Strong’s Definition

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Etymology & Derivation

a prolonged form of a primary στάω <pronunciation strongs="stah'-o"/> (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)

KJV Usage

abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up)

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.to cause or make to stand, to place, put, set
• 2.to bid to stand by, [set up]
• 3.to stand by or near
• 4.to stand
• 5.to stand
• 6.to make firm, fix establish
• 7.to set or place in a balance

Scholarly Notes

compare G5087.

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