◄ 195. akribeia ►
Strong's Lexicon akribeia: Exactness, precision, strictness Original Word: ἀκρίβεια Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: akribeia Pronunciation: ah-kree-BAY-ah Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ree'-bi-ah) Definition: Exactness, precision, strictness Meaning: strictness, accuracy, exactness, attention to detail, scrupulousness. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective ἀκριβής (akribes), meaning "exact" or "precise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4687 מִצְוָה (mitzvah): Commandment, precept, often used to denote the precise observance of God's laws. Usage: The term "akribeia" refers to the quality of being exact or precise. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a meticulous adherence to the law or a careful examination of details. It conveys a sense of thoroughness and accuracy in understanding or practice. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, precision and exactness were highly valued in various fields, including philosophy, science, and law. The Jewish religious leaders, such as the Pharisees, were known for their strict adherence to the Mosaic Law and traditions, often emphasizing the importance of precise observance. This cultural context highlights the significance of "akribeia" in religious and legal matters. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 195 akríbeia – exactness. See 199 (akribōs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from akribés Definition exactness NASB Translation strictly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 195: ἀκρίβεια ἀκρίβεια, (είας, ἡ (ἀκριβής), exactness, exactest care: Acts 22:3 (κατά ἀκρίβειαν τοῦ νόμου in accordance fwith the strictness of the Mosaic law (cf. Isoc. areop., p. 147 e.)). (From Thucydides down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exactness, precision From the same as akribestatos; exactness -- perfect manner. see GREEK akribestatos Forms and Transliterations ακριβειαν ακρίβειαν ἀκρίβειαν akribeian akríbeian Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 22:3 N-AFS GRK: πεπαιδευμένος κατὰ ἀκρίβειαν τοῦ πατρῴου NAS: Gamaliel, strictly according KJV: according to the perfect manner of the law INT: having been instructed according to [the] exactness of the ancestral Strong's Greek 195 1 Occurrence ἀκρίβειαν — 1 Occ.