Definition
ἀκριβῶς
adv. (ἀκριβής), [in LXX: Deuteronomy 19:18 (יָטַב), Daniel 7:19 (יְצֵב), Ezekiel 39:14, Wis.19.18, Sir.18.29 ;]
with exactness, carefully: Matthew 2:8, Luke 1:3, Acts 18:25, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (M, Th., in l). Compar., ἀκριβέστερον (Milligan, NTD, 111; MM, VGT, see word), Acts 18:26; 23:15, 20; 24:22.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- Matthew 2:8ἀκριβῶς · carefullyAnd sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”
- Luke 1:3ἀκριβῶςTherefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- Acts 18:25ἀκριβῶς · accuratelyHe had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
- Acts 18:26ἀκριβέστερον · more accuratelyAnd he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
- Acts 23:15ἀκριβέστερον · more carefullyNow then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”
- Acts 23:20ἀκριβέστερον · more informationHe answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
- Acts 24:22ἀκριβέστερονThen Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
- Ephesians 5:15ἀκριβῶς · Pay carefulPay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2ἀκριβῶς · {are} fullyFor you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.