Lexical Summary asphalós: Secure, certain, safe Original Word: ἀσφαλής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance assuredly, safely. Adverb from asphales; securely (literally or figuratively) -- assuredly, safely. see GREEK asphales HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 806 asphalṓs (an adverb, derived from 1 /A "not" and sphallō, "totter, cause to fall") – "firmly, steadfastly" (WS, 227). See 804 (asphalēs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from asphalés Definition safely NASB Translation certain (1), securely (1), under guard (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 806: ἀσφαλῶςἀσφαλῶς, adverb (from Homer down), safely (so as to prevent escape): Mark 14:44; Acts 16:23. assuredly: γινώσκειν, Acts 2:36 (εἰδότες, Wis. 18:6). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Scope Strong’s Greek 806 conveys the idea of acting or knowing “in a secure, certain, or reliable manner.” It speaks to conditions that are firm, unhindered by doubt, and incapable of failure. Whether describing physical custody, intellectual conviction, or spiritual confidence, the term highlights an environment where outcomes are sure and uncontested. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Mark 14:44 – Judas instructs the arresting party to lead Jesus away “securely,” underscoring the desire for an unassailable apprehension of the Lord. Historical Context In first-century Judea and the wider Roman Empire, legal and military systems prized absolute control. Jewish leaders feared public backlash if Jesus escaped; Roman magistrates feared loss of authority if prisoners fled. The adverb therefore captures an era when power structures sought unbreakable safeguards, even as God’s sovereign purposes quietly overturned human precautions (compare Acts 16:26). Theological Significance • Certainty of Christ’s identity – Acts 2:36 positions the word at the heart of apostolic preaching. The Spirit-empowered declaration removes every shadow of uncertainty about Jesus’ exaltation. Related Biblical Themes • Assurance (plerophoria, Colossians 2:2) – inner conviction complements the outward certainty expressed by 806. Practical Ministry Applications • Evangelism – Present the gospel with the same “certainty” Peter exhibited, grounding appeals in the historical fact of the resurrection. Christological Implications Every appearance of the adverb circles back to Jesus. The authorities try to arrest Him securely; the apostles proclaim Him securely; the imprisoned missionaries trust Him securely. The word therefore frames Christ as the fixed point around which human history, personal salvation, and eternal destiny revolve. Conclusion Strong’s Greek 806 threads through pivotal New Testament moments to highlight a divine certainty that dwarfs human efforts at security. It calls the church to stand, speak, and suffer with quiet confidence, knowing that what God has decreed is already established “securely” forever. Forms and Transliterations ασφαλως ασφαλώς ἀσφαλῶς asphalos asphalôs asphalōs asphalō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 14:44 AdvGRK: καὶ ἀπάγετε ἀσφαλῶς NAS: Him and lead Him away under guard. KJV: and lead [him] away safely. INT: and lead [him] away securely Acts 2:36 Adv Acts 16:23 Adv |
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