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It is used to describe both physical and spiritual states, emphasizing the importance of being resolute and grounded in one's beliefs and actions. Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, the concept of being firm is frequently associated with God's unchanging nature and the reliability of His promises. For instance, in <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a> , the prophet declares, "You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal." Here, the steadfastness of mind is linked to trust in God, who is described as an eternal rock, symbolizing unshakeable firmness. The Hebrew word often translated as "firm" is "aman," which conveys the idea of being established or supported. In <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> , God promises David, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever." This promise of an enduring dynasty is a testament to God's firm commitment to His covenant with David. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, the concept of firmness is closely tied to faith and the Christian life. The Apostle Paul frequently exhorts believers to stand firm in their faith. In <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> , he writes, "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." This call to stand firm is a reminder to remain steadfast in the face of trials and temptations. The Greek word "stērizō," meaning to make firm or establish, is used in several passages. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:13</a> , Paul prays, "May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones." Here, the strengthening of hearts is associated with being firm in holiness and blamelessness. Spiritual Implications The Bible emphasizes the importance of being firm in one's faith and convictions. This firmness is not merely a human effort but is often depicted as being empowered by God. In <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a> , Paul instructs believers, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." The imagery of armor suggests that spiritual firmness is both a divine gift and a personal responsibility. Firmness in Trials The theme of firmness is particularly relevant in the context of trials and persecution. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." Here, perseverance and standing firm are linked to the reward of eternal life, highlighting the eternal significance of maintaining one's faith. Conclusion Throughout Scripture, the concept of being firm is a call to remain steadfast in faith, grounded in the truth of God's Word, and reliant on His strength. Whether in the face of external challenges or internal doubts, believers are encouraged to hold fast to their convictions, trusting in the unchanging nature of God and His promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (superl.) Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.2. (superl.) Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.3. (superl.) Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land.4. (superl.) Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.5. (n.) The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co.6. (v.) To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.7. (v.) To fix or direct with firmness.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/949.htm">949. bebaios -- firm, secure</a> ... firm, secure. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: bebaios Phonetic Spelling: (beb'-ah-yos) Short Definition: firm, steadfast, enduring Definition: firm ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/949.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4731.htm">4731. stereos -- hard, firm</a> ... hard, firm. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: stereos Phonetic Spelling: (ster-eh-os') Short Definition: solid, firm, steadfast Definition: solid, firm ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4731.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4739.htm">4739. steko -- to stand, spec. stand firm</a> ... stand firm. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: steko Phonetic Spelling: (stay'-ko) Short Definition: I stand fast, persevere Definition: I stand fast, stand ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4739.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4732.htm">4732. stereoo -- to make firm, strengthen</a> ... to make firm, strengthen. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: stereoo Phonetic Spelling: (ster-eh-o'-o) Short Definition: I strengthen, confirm, establish ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4732.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/805.htm">805. asphalizo -- to make firm, secure</a> ... to make firm, secure. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: asphalizo Phonetic Spelling: (as-fal-id'-zo) Short Definition: I make safe Definition: I make safe ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/805.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1476.htm">1476. hedraios -- sitting, steadfast</a> ... sitting, steadfast. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hedraios Phonetic Spelling: (hed-rah'-yos) Short Definition: firm, steadfast Definition: sitting ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1476.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2476.htm">2476. histemi -- to make to stand, to stand</a> ... appoint; mid: I place myself, stand, (b) I set in balance, weigh; intrans: (c) I stand, stand by, stand still; met: I stand ready, stand firm, am steadfast. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2476.htm - 11k<a href="/greek/277.htm">277. ametakinetos -- immovable</a> ... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ametakinetos Phonetic Spelling: (am-et-ak-in'-ay-tos) Short Definition: immovable, firm Definition: immovable, firm. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/277.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/186.htm">186. aklines -- unbending</a> ... Transliteration: aklines Phonetic Spelling: (ak-lee-nace') Short Definition: unbent, unyielding, resolute Definition: unbent, unyielding, resolute, firm. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/186.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4517.htm">4517. rhonnumi -- to strengthen, be strong</a> ... Transliteration: rhonnumi Phonetic Spelling: (hrone'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I strengthen, farewell Definition: I strengthen, render firm; imperative at the ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4517.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3559.htm">3559. kun -- to be firm</a> ... 3558, 3559. kun. 3560 . to be firm. Transliteration: kun Phonetic Spelling: (koon) Short Definition: established. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/3559.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</a> ... chazaq. 2389 . to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen. Transliteration: chazaq Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-zak') Short Definition: strong. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2388.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/3624.htm">3624. kelach -- firm or rugged strength</a> ... 3623, 3624. kelach. 3625 . firm or rugged strength. Transliteration: kelach Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-lakh) Short Definition: vigor. ... /hebrew/3624.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2342b.htm">2342b. chul -- to be firm, strong</a> ... to be firm, strong. Transliteration: chul or chil Short Definition: endure. ... root Definition to be firm, strong NASB Word Usage endure (1), prosper (1). ... /hebrew/2342b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/723b.htm">723b. aruz -- firm, strong</a> ... aruz. 724 . firm, strong. Transliteration: aruz Short Definition: tightly. Word Origin from the same as erez Definition firm, strong NASB Word Usage tightly ( ... /hebrew/723b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm">3332. yatsaq -- to pour, cast, flow</a> ... root Definition to pour, cast, flow NASB Word Usage cast (14), casting (1), dished (1), firm (1), hard (2), hardens (1), molten (2), pour (14), poured (13 ... /hebrew/3332.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/230.htm">230. azda -- sure, assured</a> ... azda. 231 . sure, assured. Transliteration: azda Phonetic Spelling: (az-zawd') Short Definition: firm. ... (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; firm -- be gone. ... /hebrew/230.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/1277.htm">1277. bari -- fat</a> ... fat fleshed fed, firm, plenteous, rank. From bara' (in the sense of barah); fatted or plump -- fat ((fleshed), -ter), fed, firm, plenteous, rank. ... /hebrew/1277.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm">5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand</a> ... still (1), standing (67), standing upright (2), stands (15), station (1), stationed (8), stay (8), stayed (2), staying (1), stood (110), stood firm (1), stood ... /hebrew/5975.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/8631.htm">8631. teqeph -- to grow strong</a> ... 1), grown strong (1). make firm, harden, become strong. (Aramaic) corresponding to taqaph; to become (causatively, make) mighty or ... /hebrew/8631.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_liii_firm_to_the.htm">Firm to the End.</a> ... SERMON LIII. FIRM TO THE END. ... It is not the best regiment of soldiers which makes the most headlong charge, but which can stand firm against the enemy. ... /.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon liii firm to the.htm<a href="/library/kempis/the_imitation_of_christ/the_twenty-fifth_chapter_the_basis.htm">The Twenty-Fifth Chapter: the Basis of Firm Peace of Heart and ...</a> ... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Twenty-Fifth Chapter: The Basis of Firm Peace of Heart and True Progress. The Voice of Christ ... /.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the twenty-fifth chapter the basis.htm<a href="/library/various/indian_methodist_hymn-book/25_how_firm_a_foundation.htm">How Firm a Foundation. Can. Hym'l No. 51.</a> ... Ts'hayilth Staylim 25 HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION. Can. Hym'l No. ... ENGLISH. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! ... /.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/25 how firm a foundation.htm<a href="/library/kempis/imitation_of_christ/chapter_xxv_wherein_firm_peace.htm">Wherein Firm Peace of Heart and True Profit Consist</a> ... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XXV Wherein firm peace of heart and true profit consist. "My Son, I have said, Peace ... /.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxv wherein firm peace.htm<a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/sundays_after_trinity_faith_212.htm">How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord</a> ... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Sundays After Trinity: Faith 212. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord. Four 11's ... How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,. ... /.../sundays after trinity faith 212.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_those_who_sinned_were.htm">Whether those who Sinned were as Many as those who Remained Firm?</a> ... THE MALICE OF THE ANGELS WITH REGARD TO SIN (NINE ARTICLES) Whether those who sinned were as many as those who remained firm? Objection ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether those who sinned were.htm<a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_the_christian_year/appendix_i_alternate_versions_fpsalm.htm">Appendix I: Alternate Versions F[Psalm 46] God is Our Stronghold ...</a> ... Appendix I: Alternate Versions f[Psalm 46] God is our stronghold firm and sure,. 8,7,8,7,6,6,6,6,7 Ein feste Burg. ... God is our stronghold firm and sure,. ... /.../lyra germanica the christian year/appendix i alternate versions fpsalm.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_xxx_and_now_will.htm">And Now Will I Stand, and Become Firm in Thee...</a> ... Book XI Chapter XXX And now will I stand, and become firm in Thee? And now will I stand, and become firm in Thee, in my mould, Thy ... /.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxx and now will.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/march_22_hold_fast_the.htm">March 22. "Hold Fast the Confidence and the Rejoicing of the Hope ...</a> ... MARCH 22. "Hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end" (Heb. iii. 6). "Hold fast the confidence and ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /march 22 hold fast the.htm<a href="/library/ignatius/the_epistle_of_ignatius_to_the_smyrnaeans/chapter_viii_let_nothing_be_done.htm">Let Nothing be done Without the Bishop.</a> ... Footnotes: [1027] Or, "command.". [1028] Or, "firm.". [1029] Or, "firm.". [1030] Or, "firm.". [1031] Some refer the words to the Lord's Supper. ... /.../the epistle of ignatius to the smyrnaeans/chapter viii let nothing be done.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/firm.htm">Firm (111 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (superl.) Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. ... /f/firm.htm - 34k<a href="/topical/f/firmly.htm">Firmly (47 Occurrences)</a> ... (adv.) In a firm manner. ... Hebrews 3:14 For we have, all alike, become sharers with Christ, if we really hold our first confidence firm to the End; (See NIV). ... /f/firmly.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/e/endure.htm">Endure (90 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (vi) To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out. ... /e/endure.htm - 33k<a href="/topical/s/steady.htm">Steady (10 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. 2. (n.) Constant in feeling ... /s/steady.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/s/solid.htm">Solid (13 Occurrences)</a> ... parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard; firm; compact; -- opposed to ... /s/solid.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/s/stock.htm">Stock (16 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The stem, or main body, of a tree or plant; the fixed, strong, firm part; the trunk. 2. (n.) The ... /s/stock.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/s/settle.htm">Settle (63 Occurrences)</a> ... 4. (n.) To place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; esp., to establish in life; to fix in business, in a ... /s/settle.htm - 30k<a href="/topical/u/undivided.htm">Undivided (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (a.) Not set off, as a share in a firm; not made actually separate by division; as, a partner, owning one half in a firm, is said to own an undivided half ... /u/undivided.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/f/forevermore.htm">Forevermore (27 Occurrences)</a> ... (WEB). Psalms 89:28 I will keep my loving kindness for him forevermore. My covenant will stand firm with him. (WEB). ... (WEB). Psalms 93:5 Your statutes stand firm. ... /f/forevermore.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/f/fix.htm">Fix (36 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (vt) To make firm, stable, or fast; to set or place permanently; to fasten immovably; to establish; to implant; to secure; to make definite. ... /f/fix.htm - 18k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/endures-to-the-end-saved.html">What does it mean that he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/bad-company.html">How does bad company corrupt good character (1 Corinthians 15:33)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-responsibility.html">What does the Bible say about a Christian's responsibility? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/firm.htm">Firm: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Firm (111 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Matthew 13:21</a> yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. (See NAS)<a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> but those who stand firm to the End shall be saved. (WEY NIV)<a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Mark 4:17</a> They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble. (See NAS)<a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Mark 13:13</a> You will be objects of universal hatred because you are called by my name, but those who stand firm to the End will be saved. (WEY NIV)<a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13</a> Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation. (See NAS)<a href="/luke/21-19.htm">Luke 21:19</a> "By your endurance you will win your lives. (See NIV)<a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> The father whose sons you are is the Devil; and you desire to do what gives him pleasure. *He* was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand firm in the truth--for there is no truth in him. Whenever he utters his lie, he utters it out of his own store; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. (WEY)<a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22</a> Having, however, obtained the help which is from God, I have stood firm until now, and have solemnly exhorted rich and poor alike, saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses predicted as soon to happen, (WEY DBY)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">1 Corinthians 7:37</a> But if a father stands firm in his resolve, being free from all external constraint and having a legal right to act as he pleases, and in his own mind has come to the decision to keep his daughter unmarried, he will do well. (WEY DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn't fall. (See NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a> Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you. (WEB NAS)<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my dear brethren, be firm, unmovable, busily occupied at all times in the Lord's work, knowing that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord. (WEY DBY NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">2 Corinthians 1:7</a> Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a> He it is who rescued us from so imminent a death, and will do so again; and we have a firm hope in Him that He will also rescue us in all the future, (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21</a> and He who is confirming you with us into Christ, and did anoint us, 'is' God, (Root in YLT NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith. (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a> Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a> Put on the complete armour of God, so as to be able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the Devil. (WEY NAS)<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a> Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. (See NAS)<a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a> Stand therefore, first fastening round you the girdle of truth and putting on the breastplate of uprightness (See NAS NIV)<a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15</a> as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet. (WEY)<a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a> Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News; (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a> Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you have heard, which has been proclaimed in the whole creation under Heaven, and in which I Paul have been appointed to serve. (Root in WEY DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a> For if indeed in the flesh I am absent, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ. (Root in DBY RSV NIV)<a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a> Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to you, always wrestling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand firm--Christians of ripe character and of clear conviction as to everything which is God's will. (WEY NIV)<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:8</a> because now we live if ye stand firm in the Lord. (DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a> So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">1 Timothy 6:19</a> laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life. (See NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a> However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness." (WEB ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Titus 1:9</a> holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Hebrews 2:2</a> For if the word which was spoken by angels was firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution, (DBY)<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS)<a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a> For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end: (WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a> which we have as anchor of the soul, both secure and firm, and entering into that within the veil, (DBY NIV)<a href="/james/5-8.htm">James 5:8</a> You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (See NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">1 Peter 5:9</a> Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren in other parts of the world are passing through just the same experiences. (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong. (WEY NAS NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a> Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. (See NAS)<a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise -- in your hearts; (YLT)<a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Genesis 49:24</a> But his bow abideth firm, And the arms of his hands are supple By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel: (DBY JPS NAS)<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a> Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a> With the blast of your nostrils, the waters were piled up. The floods stood upright as a heap. The deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Numbers 24:21</a> And he saw the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Firm is thy dwelling-place, and thy nest fixed in the rock; (DBY JPS)<a href="/joshua/3-17.htm">Joshua 3:17</a> The priests who bore the ark of the covenant of Yahweh stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan; and all Israel passed over on dry ground, until all the nation had passed completely over the Jordan. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)<a href="/joshua/4-3.htm">Joshua 4:3</a> and command them, saying,'Take from out of the middle of the Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and carry them over with you, and lay them down in the lodging place, where you will lodge tonight.'" (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)<a href="/joshua/4-9.htm">Joshua 4:9</a> And twelve stones did Joshua set up in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant had stood firm; and they are there to this day. (DBY)<a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Joshua 23:6</a> "Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left; (See NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made firm for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. (DBY)<a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24</a> and lo, also Zadok, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God, and they make the ark of God firm, and Abiathar goeth up, till the completion of all the people to pass over out of the city. (YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a> He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword; and Jehovah wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil. (See JPS)<a href="/1_chronicles/16-30.htm">1 Chronicles 16:30</a> Tremble before him, all the earth. The world also is established that it can't be moved. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">1 Chronicles 28:7</a> And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be firm to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day. (DBY)<a href="/2_chronicles/1-9.htm">2 Chronicles 1:9</a> Now, Jehovah Elohim, let thy word unto David my father be firm; for thou hast made me king over a people numerous as the dust of the earth. (DBY NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7</a> But as for you, be firm and let not your hands be weak; for there is a reward for your deeds. (DBY)<a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1</a> Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. (See NAS)<a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a> You shall not need to fight in this battle : set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; don't be afraid, nor be dismayed: tomorrow go out against them: for Yahweh is with you. (See NIV)<a href="/ezra/9-8.htm">Ezra 9:8</a> Now for a little moment grace has been shown from Yahweh our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. (See NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a> Yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal to it. (See RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Nehemiah 11:23</a> For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. (See NAS)<a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a> And Jehovah said to Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God and abstaineth from evil? and still he remaineth firm in his integrity, though thou movedst me against him, to swallow him up without cause. (DBY)<a href="/job/2-9.htm">Job 2:9</a> And his wife said to him, Dost thou still remain firm in thine integrity? curse God and die. (DBY)<a href="/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4</a> Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees. (WEB ASV RSV)<a href="/job/11-15.htm">Job 11:15</a> For then thou liftest up thy face from blemish, And thou hast been firm, and fearest not. (YLT NIV)<a href="/job/28-2.htm">Job 28:2</a> Iron from the dust is taken, And 'from' the firm stone brass. (YLT)<a href="/job/29-6.htm">Job 29:6</a> When washing my goings with butter, And the firm rock 'is' with me rivulets of oil. (YLT)<a href="/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5</a> "Behold, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. (See NIV)<a href="/job/37-18.htm">Job 37:18</a> Hast thou with him spread out the sky, firm, like a molten mirror? (DBY)<a href="/job/41-23.htm">Job 41:23</a> The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/41-24.htm">Job 41:24</a> His heart is as firm as a stone, yes, firm as the lower millstone. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Psalms 10:5</a> His ways are firm at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them. (ASV)<a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Psalms 20:8</a> They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Psalms 30:7</a> You, Yahweh, when you favored me, made my mountain stand strong; but when you hid your face, I was troubled. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalms 33:9</a> For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm. (WEB NIV)<a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalms 33:11</a> The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalms 37:23</a> A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalms 40:2</a> He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/73-4.htm">Psalms 73:4</a> For there are no struggles in their death, but their strength is firm. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/75-3.htm">Psalms 75:3</a> The earth and all its inhabitants quake. I firmly hold its pillars. Selah. (Root in WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Psalms 78:13</a> He split the sea, and caused them to pass through. He made the waters stand as a heap. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/78-37.htm">Psalms 78:37</a> For their heart was not firm toward him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant. (DBY)<a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Psalms 89:2</a> I indeed declare, "Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them." (WEB RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalms 89:4</a> I will establish your seed forever, and build up your throne to all generations.'" Selah. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Psalms 89:28</a> I will keep my loving kindness for him forevermore. My covenant will stand firm with him. (WEB NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Psalms 89:37</a> It shall be established for ever as the moon, and the witness in the sky is firm. Selah. (DBY RSV)<a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Psalms 93:5</a> Your statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, Yahweh, forevermore. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalms 112:7</a> He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalms 119:89</a> Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/4-13.htm">Proverbs 4:13</a> Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life. (WEB)<a href="/proverbs/4-26.htm">Proverbs 4:26</a> Keep a watch on your behaviour; let all your ways be rightly ordered. (See NIV)<a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Proverbs 8:28</a> When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong, (ASV JPS NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a> When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever. (WEB NIV)<a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Proverbs 12:7</a> Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place. (See NIV)<a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Proverbs 12:12</a> The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever. (See RSV)<a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a> And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If you will not have faith, your kingdom will be broken. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-17.htm">Isaiah 22:17</a> Behold, Yahweh will overcome you and hurl you away violently. Yes, he will grasp you firmly. (Root in WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Isaiah 22:23</a> And I will put him like a nail in a safe place; and he will be for a seat of glory to his father's family. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-25.htm">Isaiah 22:25</a> In that day -- an affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, Moved is the nail that is fixed In a stedfast place, Yea, it hath been cut down, and hath fallen, And cut off hath been the burden that 'is' on it, For Jehovah hath spoken!' 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