Words the Bible translates as hold fast
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 5 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- ḥazaqחָזַקto be firm or strong, and so to make firm: to grow strong, prevail, take courage, strengthen, repair, grip, hold fast, or harden
- krateōκρατέωto hold fast: keep a firm grip on something so as not to let it go
+2 more meanings
- to take hold of: lay hands on a person or thing and grasp it
- to hold in one's power: keep something in a grip it cannot break free of
- katechōκατέχωto hold fast: to keep a firm, lasting grip on something you have received, so that you do not let it slip
+3 more meanings
- to hold back: to keep a person or force in check, confined, or held down, whether by restraining it or by being caught in its grip
- to have and hold as your own: to possess or occupy something, keeping settled title to it
- to make for shore: to steer a ship toward land and head in to the beach
- davaqדָּבַקto stick fast to something and not let go: to cling, hold tight, or stay glued
- epechōἐπέχωto hold fast/outnot studied yet
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