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ἀσφάλεια

asphaleiasecurityHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

ἀσφάλεια, -ας, ἡ

(ἀσφαλής), [in LXX for בָּטַח, etc. ;]

1. firmness.

2. certainty: Luke 1:4.

3. security: Acts 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:3.

(In π. it is used as a law-term, proof, security; see MM, see word; M, Th., l.with)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Luke 1:4ἀσφάλειαν · certainty
    …so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
  2. Acts 5:23ἀσφαλείᾳ · securely
    “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:3ἀσφάλεια · security
    While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.