ἀκριβόω (akribóō) — Enquire Diligently
Greek word study: ἀκριβόω (akribóō), Strong's G198. to be exact, i.e. ascertain
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to be exact, i.e. ascertain
KJV translation words: enquire diligently
Strong's G198 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:7 and last appears in Matthew 2:16.
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Verses (all 2)
- Matthew 2:7 — ἠκρίβωσεν — inquired exactly
- Matthew 2:16 — ἠκρίβωσεν — he had ascertained
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G196 ἀκριβέστατος (akribéstatos).
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What does akribóō (G198) mean?
To be exact, i.e. ascertain.
How is G198 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G198 as: enquire diligently.
How often does ἀκριβόω (akribóō) appear?
Strong's G198 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:7 and last appears in Matthew 2:16.
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