KJV Dictionary Definition: stedfast

stedfast

STEADFAST, STEDFAST, a. stead and fast.

1. Fast fixed; firm; firmly fixed or established; as the stedfast globe of earth.

2. Constant; firm; resolute; not fickle or wavering.

Abide stedfast to thy neighbor in the time of his trouble.

Him resist, sted fast in the faith. 1 Peter 5.

3. Steady; as stedfast sight.

stedfastness

STEADFASTNESS, STEDFASTNESS, n.

1. Firmness of standing; fixedness in place.

2. Firmness of mind or purpose; fixedness in principle; constancy; resolution; as the stedfastness of faith. He adhered to his opinions with steadfastness.