ἵστημι: histēmi (G2476), a Greek word meaning "to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)"
histēmi
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histēmi is a Greek word meaning "to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)", encompassing ideas like abide, appoint, bring, continue.
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word histēmi means "to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including abide, appoint, bring, continue.
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ἵστημι
Pronunciationhistēmi
G2476
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
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