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ἀκριβόω G198
G198 is the Greek word ἀκριβόω, transliterated akribóō. The King James Version most often renders it enquired.
What it means
to be exact, i.e. ascertain.
Where it comes from
from the same as G196 (ἀκριβέστατος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: enquire diligently.
Verses using ἀκριβόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:7 · KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Common questions
What does Strong's G198 mean?
G198 is the Greek word ἀκριβόω (akribóō), meaning to be exact, i.e. ascertain.
How is G198 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it enquired (1 time), diligently (1 time), diligently enquired (1 time).
How many times does G198 appear in the Bible?
ἀκριβόω (akribóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G198 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G196 (ἀκριβέστατος).
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