1477. hedraióma
Strong's Lexicon
hedraióma: Foundation, Support, Pillar

Original Word: ἑδραίωμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: hedraióma
Pronunciation: heh-drah'-yo-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (hed-rah'-yo-mah)
Definition: Foundation, Support, Pillar
Meaning: a foundation, stay, support.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἑδράζω (hedrazo), meaning "to sit" or "to settle."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hedraióma," the concept of a foundation or support can be related to Hebrew words like יָסוֹד (yasod), meaning "foundation," as seen in passages like Psalm 11:3.

Usage: The term "hedraióma" is used to describe something that provides a firm foundation or support. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to the stabilizing and supporting role of the church in upholding truth and doctrine. It conveys the idea of steadfastness and reliability.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of a foundation or support was crucial in both architecture and philosophy. Buildings required strong foundations to stand firm, and similarly, philosophical and ethical systems needed a solid base of truth. In the context of the early Christian church, this term underscores the church's role as the custodian and proclaimer of divine truth in a world filled with varying beliefs and philosophies.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1477 hedraíōma – the base, which ultimately supports the foundation itself (used only in 1 Tim 3:15). See also 1476 (hedraíos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hedraios
Definition
a support, fig. a basis
NASB Translation
support (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1477: ἑδραίωμα

ἑδραίωμα, ἑδραιωματος, τό (ἑδραιόω, to make stable, settle firmly), a stay, prop, support, (Vulg.firmamentum): 1 Timothy 3:15 (A. V. ground). (Ecclesiastical writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
support, basis

From a derivative of hedraios; a support, i.e. (figuratively) basis -- ground.

see GREEK hedraios

Forms and Transliterations
εδραιωμα εδραίωμα ἑδραίωμα edraioma edraiōma hedraioma hedraiōma hedraíoma hedraíōma
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Timothy 3:15 N-NNS
GRK: στύλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας
NAS: the pillar and support of the truth.
KJV: the pillar and ground of the truth.
INT: pillar and base of the truth

Strong's Greek 1477
1 Occurrence


ἑδραίωμα — 1 Occ.















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