'Firm' in the Bible
I'll whet my shining sword, with my hands in firm grasp of judgment. I'll show vengeance on my adversary and repay those who keep on hating me.
The priests who were carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan River, while all Israel crossed on dry ground until the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan River.
I will take away the kingdom from the dynasty of Saul by making the throne of David firm over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beer-sheba!"
Later on, as soon as he was in firm control of his kingdom, he executed the servants who had murdered his father the king,
Tremble in his presence, all the earth! Surely the inhabited world stands firm it cannot be moved.
The LORD asked Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth. The man is blameless as well as upright. He fears God and keeps away from evil. He remains firm in his integrity, even though you have been urging me to overwhelm him without cause."
Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!"
who does not loan his money with interest, and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent. The one who does these things will stand firm forever. A special Davidic Psalm.
I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm.
The king trusts in the LORD; because of the gracious love of the Most High, he will stand firm.
because he spoke and it came to be, because he commanded, it stood firm.
But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.
While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm." Interlude
My heart is firm, God; I will sing and praise you with my whole being.
Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm.
your hand will guide me there, too, while your right hand keeps a firm grip on me.
When the storm ends, the wicked vanish, but the righteous person is forever firm.
After they're overthrown, the wicked won't be found, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
The land quakes and writhes because the LORD's purposes against Babylon stand firm, to make the land of Babylon a waste without inhabitants.
Run away, you residents of Shaphir, displaying your shameful nakedness. Don't come out, you residents of Zaanan! Your firm standing will disappear as Beth-ezel mourns.
However, if a man stands firm in his resolve, feels no necessity, and has made up his mind to keep her a virgin, he will be acting appropriately.
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
It is not that we are trying to rule over your faith, but rather to work with you for your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.
The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the Devil's strategies.
For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
For although I am physically absent, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in the Messiah is.
For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.
So then, brothers, stand firm, and cling to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.
That hope, firm and secure like an anchor for our souls, reaches behind the curtain
Resist him and be firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm!