Definition
στερέωμα, -τος, τό
(στερεόω), [in LXX: Genesis 1:6 ff., Psalm 19:1; 150:1, Ezekiel 1:22-26; 10:1; 13:5, Dan LXX, TH Daniel 3:56, Daniel 12:3 (רָקִיעַ), Deuteronomy 33:26 (שַׁחַק), Psalm 18:2; 71:3 (סֶלַע), Esther 9:29, I Esther 8:78 (82), Sir.43.1, 8, 1Ma.9.14 * ;]
a solid body;
(a) a support, foundation (Arist., al.); metaphorically, strength (Psalm 17:1-15; 70:1-5, 1Mac, ll. with); steadfastness, firmness: τ. πίστεως, Colossians 2:5;
(b) the dome of heaven (believed to be a solid canopy), the firmament (LXX).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στερέωμα:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Colossians 2:5στερέωμα · firmFor although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.