| Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution. 2. (a.) Steadiness or firmness of character, firmness of resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to fickleness, irresolution, or inconstancy; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability. 3. (a.) Fixedness; -- as opposed to fluidity. | Multi-Version Concordance Stability (6 Occurrences) Colossians 2:5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. (See NAS) 2 Peter 3:17 You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness. (See RSV) Psalms 5:9 For there is no stability in their mouth. Their heart 'is' mischiefs, An open grave 'is' their throat, Their tongue they make smooth. (YLT) Proverbs 28:2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged. (DBY RSV) Proverbs 29:4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. (See NAS RSV NIV) Isaiah 33:6 There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV) |