Greek word
stērízō
στηρίζω
What it means
to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm
to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
Where it comes from
from a presumed derivative of hístēmi (ἵστημι) (like stereós (στερεός))