ἀκριβῶςakribōs
exactly
Greek (New Testament) · G199
Meanings
with exactness, carefully: Matthew 2:8, Luke 1:3, Acts 18:25, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:2. Compar., ἀκριβέστερον, Acts 18:26, Acts 23:15, Acts 23:20, Acts 24:22.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 2:8 Then he told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. And when you find him, come back and tell me so that I can go and worship him, too!”
- Luke 1:3 Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,
- Acts 18:25 He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism.
- Ephesians 5:15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.