G198: ἀκριβόω
akribóō · “be exactly”
Definition
to be exact, i.e. ascertain
KJV translates it as: enquire diligently
Word origin: from the same as G196 (ἀκριβέστατος);
Extended definition
ἀκριβόω, -ῶ
(ἀκριβής), [in Aq.: Isa.30:8 49:16 * ;]
to enquire with exactness, learn carefully: Mat.2:7, 16 (for similar ex., see MM, VGT, sv.).†
(AS)
(ἀκριβής), [in Aq.: Isa.30:8 49:16 * ;]
to enquire with exactness, learn carefully: Mat.2:7, 16 (for similar ex., see MM, VGT, sv.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G198 is translated
- inquired exactly ×1
- he had ascertained ×1
Bible verses with G198 (akribóō)
Akribóō appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 2:7
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
- Matthew 2:16
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.