Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
be exactly
Usage: ἀκριβόω, -ῶ (ἀκριβής), [in Aq.: Isa.30:8 49:16 * ;] to enquire with exactness, learn carefully: Mat.2:7, 16 (for similar ex., see MM, VGT, sv.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G198
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G198 Quick Answer
Strong's G198 ἀκριβόω (akriboo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. akriboo (ak-ree-boh'-o) v. 1. to be exact, i.e. ascertain [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include diligently. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- akriboo (ak-ree-boh'-o) v. 1. to be exact, i.e. ascertain [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- diligently
Meaning and Definition
akriboo (ak-ree-boh'-o) v. 1. to be exact, i.e. ascertain [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)] KJV: enquire diligently Root(s): G206 See also: G196, G197, G199
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G198. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G198 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render akriboo, 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.
diligently
Matthew 2:7
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How Strong's G198 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New 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 2 linked usages.
Strong's G198 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 G198 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
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 inquired of the wise men.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G198.
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
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 inquired of the wise men.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G198, grouped by book.
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G198 FAQ
What does akriboo (ἀκριβόω) mean?
Akriboo (Strong's G198) is a Greek word most simply glossed "enquire diligently". akriboo (ak-ree-boh'-o) v. 1. to be exact, i.e. ascertain [superlative of akribes (a derivative of the same as G206)]
How many times is akriboo (ἀκριβόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G198 across 1 book.
Where can I study akriboo (ἀκριβόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G198 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate akriboo (ἀκριβόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as diligently. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.