Akribōs — G199

Definition

adverb

exactly

Usually translated as

diligently, circumspectly, perfect, perfectly

Origin

adverb from the same as G196

• akribéstatos (G196)

Occurrences

Akribōs occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), Acts (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Matthew 2:8 — And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently (ἀκριβῶς) for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect (ἀκριβῶς) understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• Acts 18:25 — This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently (ἀκριβῶς) the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
• Ephesians 5:15 — See then that ye walk circumspectly (ἀκριβῶς), not as fools, but as wise,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:2 — For yourselves know perfectly (ἀκριβῶς) that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.