Definition
ἀσφαλῶς
adv., [in LXX: Genesis 34:25 (בֶּטַח), Tob.6.4, Wis.18.6, Bar.5.7, 1Ma.6.40, 3Ma.7.6 * ;]
(a) safely: Mark 14:44, Acts 16:23;
(b) assuredly: Acts 2:36.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀσφαλῶς:
- בֶּ֫טַחbe.tach“security”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 14:44ἀσφαλῶς · securelyNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
- Acts 2:36Ἀσφαλῶς · with certaintyTherefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
- Acts 16:23ἀσφαλῶς · securelyAnd after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.