Berean Strong's Lexicon akribestatos: Most exact, most precise, most strict Original Word: ἀκριβέστατος Word Origin: Superlative form of the Greek word ἀκριβής (akribes), meaning "exact" or "precise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "akribestatos," the concept of strictness or precision in religious observance can be related to Hebrew terms like "חָסִיד" (chasid, Strong's H2623), meaning "pious" or "faithful," which also conveys a sense of devout adherence to religious practices. Usage: The term "akribestatos" is used to describe something that is exceedingly precise or strict. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to a meticulous adherence to the law or to a detailed understanding of religious practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, precision and exactness were highly valued in various fields, including philosophy, science, and law. Within Judaism, the Pharisees were known for their strict observance of the law and traditions, often emphasizing meticulous adherence to the Torah. This cultural backdrop highlights the significance of being "akribestatos" in religious and legal matters. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 196 akribéstatos – the superlative ("-est") form of 199 /akribṓs meaning "the most accurate of all." See 199 (akribōs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsuperl. of akribés, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 196: ἀκριβήςἀκριβής, (ές, genitive (οῦς, exact, careful. The neuter comparitive is used adverbially in Acts 18:26; Acts 23:15, 20; Acts 24:22; ἡ ἀκριβεστάτη αἵρεσις the straitest sect i. e. the most precise and rigorous in interpreting the Mosaic law, and in observing even the more minute precepts of the law and of tradition, Acts 26:5. (From Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exact, precise.Superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as akron); most exact -- most straitest. see GREEK akron Forms and Transliterations ακριβές ακριβεστατην ακριβεστάτην ἀκριβεστάτην akribestaten akribestatēn akribestáten akribestátēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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