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Strong's G187 ἀκμάζω (akmazo)

Akmazo means “be fully ripe” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H187 — uzal in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G187
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G187 Quick Answer

Strong's G187 ἀκμάζω (akmazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. akmazo (ak-mad'-zo) v. 1. to make a point 2. (figuratively) mature It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include sharp, sickle, ripe, another, and angel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
akmazo (ak-mad'-zo) v. 1. to make a point 2. (figuratively) mature
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
sharp, sickle, ripe, another, and angel

Meaning and Definition

akmazo (ak-mad'-zo) v. 1. to make a point 2. (figuratively) mature [accusative case of a noun acme akin to ake "a point" and meaning the same] KJV: be fully ripe Compare: G188

Original Word
ἀκμάζω
Transliteration
akmazo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G187. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to ripen

Usage: ἀκμάζω (ἀκμήν), [in LXX: 4Ma.2:3 * ;] to be at the prime; of produce of the ground, to be ripe (Thuc.): Rev.14:18 (MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

sharp sickle ripe another angel came out altar power over fire cried

How Strong's G187 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G187 (ἀκμάζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G187 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G187 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 14:18 KJV

And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.

Strong's G187 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 2:3 Septuagint / Brenton

For, although young, and ripe for sexual intercourse, he abrogated by reasoning the stimulus of his passions.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G187.

Revelation 14:18 New Testament, KJV
And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
4 Maccabees 2:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For, although young, and ripe for sexual intercourse, he abrogated by reasoning the stimulus of his passions.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G187, grouped by book.

Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 14:18
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2:3

Strong's G187 FAQ

What does akmazo (ἀκμάζω) mean?

Akmazo (Strong's G187) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be fully ripe". akmazo (ak-mad'-zo) v. 1. to make a point 2. (figuratively) mature

How many times is akmazo (ἀκμάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G187 across 2 books.

Where can I study akmazo (ἀκμάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G187 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate akmazo (ἀκμάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sharp, sickle, ripe, another, angel, and came. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G187 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G187, with linked reader references where each row is available.