◄ 199. akribós ►
Strong's Lexicon akribós: exactly, accurately, carefully, diligently Original Word: ἀκριβῶς Part of Speech: Adverb; Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: akribós Pronunciation: ah-kree-BOCE Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ree-boce') Definition: carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Meaning: The adverb ἀκριβῶς means "accurately," "carefully," "diligently," or "exactly." It conveys a sense of precision and thoroughness in action or understanding. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἀκριβής (akrivēs), meaning "accurate" or "precise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκριβῶς, similar concepts of precision and diligence can be found in Hebrew words such as דָּק (daq • thin, fine) and יָשָׁר (yashar • straight, right), which convey ideas of exactness and correctness in various contexts. Usage: The term ἀκριβῶς is used in the New Testament to describe actions or understanding that are carried out with careful attention to detail and accuracy. It often implies a thorough and exact approach to a task or comprehension of a subject. Context: The Greek adverb ἀκριβῶς appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of precision and diligence in the life of a believer. In Ephesians 5:15, Paul exhorts the believers to "walk circumspectly" (BSB: "Be very careful, then, how you walk"), highlighting the need for careful and deliberate conduct in accordance with God's will. This usage underscores the Christian call to live wisely and purposefully, avoiding careless or thoughtless behavior. In Acts 18:25, ἀκριβῶς is used to describe Apollos, who was "instructed in the way of the Lord" with accuracy. This indicates that Apollos had a thorough and precise understanding of the teachings about Jesus, which he communicated effectively to others. The term here underscores the value of accurate teaching and understanding in the spread of the Gospel. Additionally, in Matthew 2:8, Herod instructs the Magi to search "carefully" for the child Jesus. This usage reflects the meticulous and exact nature of their search, though Herod's intentions were deceitful. The term thus can describe both positive and negative contexts, depending on the intent behind the action. Overall, ἀκριβῶς conveys a sense of meticulousness and precision, whether in understanding, teaching, or conduct. It calls believers to a high standard of accuracy and diligence in their spiritual walk and ministry. HELPS Word-studies 199 akribṓs (from akribes, "the high point, extreme," see 195 /akríbeia, "highly accurate") – properly, extremely accurate, very exact; "more (very) accurate" because researched down to the finest detail ("factually precise"). This root (akrib-) refers to gaining exact information with the highest level of accuracy ("exactness") and is acquired by probing investigation to provide a comprehensive circumspect (precise) view in strict adherence to the facts. ["The verb is formed from akros, 'at the point' or 'end.' The idea is, therefore, he 'ascertained to the last point'; denoting the exactness of the information rather than the diligence of the search for it" (WS, 21).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin adverb from akribés Definition with exactness NASB Translation accurately (1), careful* (1), carefully (2), full well (1), more accurately (1), more exact (1), more thorough investigation (1), more thoroughly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 199: ἀκριβῶς ἀκριβῶς, adverb, exactly, accurately, diligently: Matthew 2:8; Luke 1:3; Acts 18:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; ἀκριβῶς περιπατεῖν to live carefully, circumspectly, deviating in no respect from the law of duty, Ephesians 5:15. (From Aeschylus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance circumspectly, diligently, perfectly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly -- circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly). see GREEK akribestatos Forms and Transliterations ακριβεστερον ακριβέστερον ἀκριβέστερον ακριβως ακριβώς ἀκριβῶς akribesteron akribésteron akribos akribôs akribōs akribō̂s Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:8 Adv GRK: Πορευθέντες ἐξετάσατε ἀκριβῶς περὶ τοῦ NAS: and search carefully for the Child; KJV: and search diligently for INT: Having gone search carefully for the Luke 1:3 Adv GRK: ἄνωθεν πᾶσιν ἀκριβῶς καθεξῆς σοι NAS: everything carefully from the beginning, KJV: good to me also, having had perfect understanding INT: from the first will all things carefully with method to you Acts 18:25 Adv GRK: καὶ ἐδίδασκεν ἀκριβῶς τὰ περὶ NAS: and teaching accurately the things concerning KJV: taught diligently the things of INT: and taught earnestly the things concerning Acts 18:26 Adv-C GRK: αὐτὸν καὶ ἀκριβέστερον αὐτῷ ἐξέθεντο NAS: to him the way of God more accurately. INT: him and more accurately to him expounded Acts 23:15 Adv-C GRK: μέλλοντας διαγινώσκειν ἀκριβέστερον τὰ περὶ NAS: his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready INT: being about to examine more earnestly the things concerning Acts 23:20 Adv-C GRK: μέλλον τι ἀκριβέστερον πυνθάνεσθαι περὶ NAS: somewhat more thoroughly about INT: being about something more earnestly to inquire concerning Acts 24:22 Adv-C GRK: ὁ Φῆλιξ ἀκριβέστερον εἰδὼς τὰ NAS: having a more exact knowledge INT: Felix more precisely knowing the things Ephesians 5:15 Adv GRK: Βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς πῶς περιπατεῖτε KJV: that ye walk circumspectly, not as INT: Take heed therefore carefully how you walk 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Adv GRK: αὐτοὶ γὰρ ἀκριβῶς οἴδατε ὅτι NAS: know full well that the day KJV: yourselves know perfectly that the day INT: yourselves indeed fully you know that Strong's Greek 199 9 Occurrences ἀκριβέστερον — 4 Occ. ἀκριβῶς — 5 Occ.