Definition
ἀσφαλής, -ές
(ἀ- neg., σφάλλω, to trip up), [in LXX for אָשַׁר pu., etc. ;]
certain, secure, safe: Acts 21:34; 22:30; 25:26, Philippians 3:1, Hebrews 6:19 (MM, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Acts 21:34ἀσφαλὲς · truthSome in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.
- Acts 22:30ἀσφαλὲς · the real reasonThe next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
- Acts 25:26ἀσφαλές · definiteI have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
- Philippians 3:1ἀσφαλές · [it is] a safeguardFinally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
- Hebrews 6:19ἀσφαλῆ · firmWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,