“hold fast” (Heb. dabaq) (Josh. 22:5; 23:8; 2 Kin. 18:5, 6; Is. 41:7) Strong’s #1692: The Hebrew word translated hold fast means “to cling tightly.” Related Hebrew words mean “soldering” and “glue.” The same Hebrew word is used to describe the intimacy between a husband and wife (Gen. 2:24) and Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi (Ruth 1:14). When we are commanded to hold fast to God in the Scriptures (23:8), it means we must resolve to remain faithful to Him no matter what the circumstances. In other words,