Certain; unfailing; infallible. The testimony of the Lord is sure. Psalm 19:7. We have also a more sure word of prophecy. 2 Peter 1:19.

Certainly knowing, or having full confidence. We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth-- Romans 2:2. Now we are sure that thou knowest all things. John 16:30.

Certain; safe; firm; permanent. Thy kingdom shall be sure to thee. Danie! 4:26.

Firm; stable; steady; not liable to failure, loss or change; as a sure covenant. 2 Samuel 23:5; Nehemiah 9:38; Isaiah 28:16. The Lord will make my lord a sure house. 7 Samuel 25:28. So we say, to stand sure, to be sure of foot.

Certain of obtaining or of retaining; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.

Strong; secure; not liable to be broken or disturbed. Go your way, make it as sure as ye can. Matthew 27:65.

Certain; not liable to failure. The income is sure. To be sure, or be sureShall you go? be sure I shall. To make sure, to make certain; to secure so that there can be no failure of the purpose or object. Make sure of Cato. A peace cannot fail, provided we make sure of Spain. Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Peter 1:10.

Certainly; without doubt; doubtless. Sure the queen would wish him still unknown. J .