Strong's Greek Concordance

G199: ἀκριβῶς

akribōs · “exactly”

Definition

exactly

KJV translates it as: circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly)

Word origin: adverb from the same as G196 (ἀκριβέστατος);

Extended definition

ἀκριβῶς
adv. (ἀκριβής), [in LXX: Deu.19:18 (יָטַב), Da TH 7:19 (יְצֵב), Eze.39:14, Wis.19:18, Sir.18:29 ;]
with exactness, carefully: Mat.2:8, Luk.1:3, Act.18:25, Eph.5:15, 1Th.5:2 (M, Th., in l). Compar., ἀκριβέστερον (Milligan, NTD, 111; MM, VGT, see word), Act.18:26 23:15, 20 24:22.†
(AS)

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How G199 is translated

  • carefully ×3
  • earnestly ×1
  • fully ×1

Bible verses with G199 (akribōs)

Akribōs appears in 5 verses.

  • Matthew 2:8

    And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

  • Luke 1:3

    It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

  • Acts 18:25

    This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

  • Ephesians 5:15

    See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:2

    For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.