### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **ereídō**, represented by `{{G2043}}`, means to prop or, in a reflexive sense, to get fast. It is a rare term in scripture, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**. Its primary translation is to **stick fast**, conveying a sense of being firmly and immovably lodged.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{G2043}}` is found in the dramatic account of the shipwreck in Acts. After the vessel is run aground in a place where two seas met, the verse states that "the forepart **stuck fast**, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves" [[Acts 27:41]]. Here, **ereídō** vividly captures the moment the front of the ship becomes hopelessly embedded, fixed in place against the power of the sea.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several words within its only context help to define its meaning by cause, effect, and contrast:
* `{{G2027}}` **epokéllō** (to run aground): This is the action that directly leads to the ship sticking fast. The sailors intentionally drove the ship ashore, causing it to become fixed [[Acts 27:41]].
* `{{G761}}` **asáleutos** (unmoveable): This word describes the immediate result of the action of `{{G2043}}`. The part of the ship that **stuck fast** also remained **unmoveable**, emphasizing its complete inability to be dislodged [[Acts 27:41]].
* `{{G3089}}` **lýō** (to break up, destroy): This provides a stark contrast. While the forepart was stuck fast and unmovable, the hinder part **was broken** by the waves, highlighting the security of what is fixed versus the destruction of what is not [[Acts 27:41]].
### Theological Significance
While `{{G2043}}` is used in a literal sense, the associated words in its context carry significant theological weight.
* **An Unshakeable Foundation:** The action of sticking fast results in a state of being **unmoveable** `{{G761}}`. This same term is used figuratively in Hebrews to describe the eternal nature of the kingdom of God, which "cannot be moved" [[Hebrews 12:28]].
* **Endurance Amidst Violence:** The ship’s forepart endured because it was fixed, while the hinder part was **broken** `{{G3089}}` by the **violence** `{{G970}}` of the **waves** `{{G2949}}`. This illustrates the principle of being secured against destructive forces.
* **The State of Remaining:** In its single use, **ereídō** is paired with the concept of **remaining** `{{G3306}}`. This idea of remaining or abiding is a central theme in scripture, used to describe the permanence of faith, hope, and charity [[1 Corinthians 13:13]] and the believer's call to abide in Christ to bear fruit [[John 15:4]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G2043}}` is a specific and potent word, though its use is limited to a single event. It paints a clear picture of something being forcefully lodged and held in an unshakeable position. Its context in [[Acts 27:41]], describing a ship fixed against the violent sea, serves as a powerful illustration of permanence and security in the face of destructive forces, a theme echoed by its related terms throughout the New Testament.
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