from a remote derivative of 2192 (meaning to fortify, through the idea of holding safely)
Source:
TDNT - 5:590,752
Kind:
n n
In AV:
strong hold 1
Count:
1
Definition:
1) a castle, stronghold, fortress, fastness
2) anything on which one relies
2a) of the arguments and reasonings by which a disputant endeavours
to fortify his opinion and defend it against his opponent