Sure

"safe," is translated "sure" in Hebrews 6:19 . See CERTAIN , B.

"firm, steadfast," is used of (a) God's promise to Abraham, Romans 4:16; (b) the believer's hope, Hebrews 6:19 , "steadfast;" (c) the hope of spiritual leaders regarding the welfare of converts, 2—Corinthians 1:7 , "steadfast;" (d) the glorying of the hope, Hebrews 3:6 , "firm;" (e) the beginning of our confidence, Hebrews 3:14 , RV, "firm" (AV, "steadfast"); (f) the Law given at Sinai, Hebrews 2:2 , "steadfast;" (g) the testament (or covenant) fulfilled after a death, Hebrews 9:17 , "of force;" (h) the calling and election of believers, 2—Peter 1:10 , to be made "sure" by the fulfillment of the injunctions in 2—Peter 1:5-7; (i) the word of prophecy, "made more sure," 2—Peter 1:19 , RV, AV, "a more sure (word of prophecy);" what is meant is not a comparison between the prophecies of the OT and NT, but that the former have been confirmed in the person of Christ (2—Peter 1:16-18 ). See FIRM.

"faithful," is translated "sure" in Acts 13:34 . See FAITHFUL.

"to make safe or sure" (akin to A, No. 1), is rendered "to make sure" in Matthew 27:64-66 , of the sepulchre of Christ; elsewhere, Acts 16:24 , of making feet fast in the stocks. See FAST.