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ἀσφαλής G804
G804 is the Greek word ἀσφαλής, transliterated asphalḗs. The King James Version most often renders it certainty.
What it means
secure (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail").
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: certain(-ty), safe, sure.
Verses using ἀσφαλής
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 21:34 · KJV
And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.
Acts 22:30 · KJV
On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.
Acts 25:26 · KJV
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
Hebrews 6:19 · KJV
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
Common questions
What does Strong's G804 mean?
G804 is the Greek word ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs), meaning secure (literally or figuratively).
How is G804 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it certainty (2 times), certain (1 time), sure (1 time).
How many times does G804 appear in the Bible?
ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G804 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail").
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