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Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
Pillar, a post ("style"), i.e., (figuratively) support
Greek: στῦλος, stylos (G4769)
4 King James Bible Verses
Here is pillar in the Bible. What does the source Greek word στῦλος mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Definition Details
Strong's Number: G4769
Greek Base Word: στῦλος
Usage: Pillar
Definition: A post ("style"), i.e., (figuratively) support.
Detailed definition:
- A pillar.
- A column.
- Pillars of fire i.e., flames rising like pillars.
- A prop or support.
Derived terms: From στύω (to stiffen; properly akin to the base of G2476).
See also:
- G2476
Pronunciation:
- Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ˈsty.los
- Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ˈstju.lows
- Transliteration: stylos
- Biblical Pronunciation: STOO-lose
- Modern Pronunciation: STYOO-lose
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Bible Verses with στῦλος (G4769)
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“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.”
— Galatians 2:9
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“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”
— 1 Timothy 3:15
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“Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.”
— Jesus, Revelation 3:12
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“And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:”
— Revelation 10:1
Sources:
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