A.make firm or solid, “τοὺς πόδας” X.Eq.4.3, cf. 5; “τὴν γῆν ἐπὶ τῶν ὑδάτων” LXX Ps.135(136).6; τὸν οὐρανόν ib.Is.45.12:—Pass., Hp.Vict.1.9, Arist.GA735b2.
2. strengthen, “τοῦτον” Act.Ap.3.16; confirm, “κρίσιν” LXX Si.3.2:—Pass., to be made strong, X.Cyr.8.8.8, Act.Ap.3.7: metaph., to be firmly established, confirmed, LXX 1 Ki.2.1, al., D.S.15.57.