ἐπι-στηρίζω [in LXX for סָמַךְ, etc. ;] to make stronger, confirm: with accusative, Act.14:22 15:32, 41.† (AS)
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G1991 — ἐπιστηρίζω
epistērizō · to strengthen · Greek
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Acts 14:22 · ἐπιστηρίζοντεςstrengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.Acts 15:32 · ἐπεστήριξαν.Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.Acts 15:41 · ἐπιστηρίζωνAnd he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.