Strong's Lexicon akriboo: To inquire accurately, to ascertain, to investigate thoroughly. Original Word: ἀκριβόω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀκριβής (akribes), meaning "accurate" or "exact." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκριβόω, the concept of careful inquiry and investigation can be seen in Hebrew words like דָּרַשׁ (darash, Strong's H1875), which means to seek or inquire. Usage: The verb ἀκριβόω (akriboo) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making a careful and precise inquiry or investigation. It implies a thoroughness and attention to detail in seeking out information or understanding a matter fully. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of accuracy and thorough investigation was highly valued, especially in legal and scholarly contexts. The use of ἀκριβόω reflects a cultural emphasis on precision and diligence in acquiring knowledge. This aligns with the Jewish tradition of careful study and interpretation of the Scriptures, where understanding the exact meaning and context of the text was crucial. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 198 akribóō – to know accurately; inquire diligently. See 199 (akribōs). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 198: ἀκριβόωἀκριβόω, (ῶ: 1 aorist ἠκρίβωσα); (ἀκριβής); 1. in secular writings, to know accurately, to do exactly. 2. to investigate diligently: Matthew 2:7, 16 (ἀκριβῶς ἐξετάζειν, Matthew 2:8); Aristotle, gen. anim. 5, 1; Philo, m. opif. § 25 μετά πάσης ἐξετάσεως ἀκριβοῦντες. (Al. to learn exactly, ascertain; cf. Fritzsche or Meyer on Matthew, as above.) From the same as akribestatos; to be exact, i.e. Ascertain -- enquire diligently. see GREEK akribestatos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:7 V-AIA-3SGRK: τοὺς μάγους ἠκρίβωσεν παρ' αὐτῶν NAS: the magi and determined from them the exact time KJV: of them diligently what time the star INT: the magi inquired earnestly of them Matthew 2:16 V-AIA-3S |
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