Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: ἀκριβής, -ές [in LXX: Dan LXX 2:45 6:12 (יַצִּיב) Dan.4:25, Est.4:5, Sir.18:29 19:25 31:24 32:3 * ;] exact, precise, careful, of things and persons: superl., Act.26:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G196
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G196 Quick Answer
Strong's G196 ἀκριβέστατος (akribestatos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. akribestatos (ak-ree-bes'-ta-tos) adj. 1. most exact [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include most. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- akribestatos (ak-ree-bes'-ta-tos) adj. 1. most exact [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- most
Meaning and Definition
akribestatos (ak-ree-bes'-ta-tos) adj. 1. most exact [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)] KJV: most straitest Root(s): G206 See also: G197, G198, G199
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G196. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G196 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render akribestatos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
most
Acts 26:5
How Strong's G196 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G196 (ἀκριβέστατος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 1:10 — συστήματα
Strong's G196 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 G196 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
Strong's G196 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And God called the dry land Earth, and the gatherings of the waters he called Seas, and God saw that it was good.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G196.
And God called the dry land Earth, and the gatherings of the waters he called Seas, and God saw that it was good.
Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G196, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G196 FAQ
What does akribestatos (ἀκριβέστατος) mean?
Akribestatos (Strong's G196) is a Greek word most simply glossed "most straitest". akribestatos (ak-ree-bes'-ta-tos) adj. 1. most exact [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)]
How many times is akribestatos (ἀκριβέστατος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G196 across 2 books.
Where can I study akribestatos (ἀκριβέστατος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G196 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate akribestatos (ἀκριβέστατος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as most. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G196 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G196, with linked reader references where each row is available.