199. akribós

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: exactly, accurately, carefully, diligently
Meaning: carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

circumspectly, diligently, perfectly.

Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly -- circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly).

see GREEK akribestatos

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.)

Topical Lexicon

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.

Forms and Transliterations

ακριβεστερον ακριβέστερον ἀκριβέστερον ακριβως ακριβώς ἀκριβῶς akribesteron akribésteron akribos akribôs akribōs akribō̂s

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.