unshakable
asaleutos describes what remains fixed and not subject to being shaken, of a ship’s bow and a received kingdom.
The attested uses describe stability against movement: a ship’s bow remaining fixed after grounding in Acts 27:41, and a kingdom characterized as not subject to shaking in Hebrews 12:28.
Senses in use
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Remaining fixed after grounding · dominant
In Acts 27:41, the nominative singular feminine form occurs in the clause about the bow after the ship strikes a sandbar. The APB renders the bow as having “stuck fast and remained immovable,” while the stern is being broken up.
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Not subject to shaking · common
In Hebrews 12:28, the accusative singular feminine form characterizes the kingdom being received. The APB renders the clause as “receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,” followed by grateful and reverent worship.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term through “remained immovable” in Acts 27:41 and “cannot be shaken” in Hebrews 12:28. These are renderings of the verse clauses rather than definitions.