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Strong's G778 ἀσκέω (askeo)

Askeo means “exercise” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H778 — araq (“earth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G778
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G778 Quick Answer

Strong's G778 ἀσκέω (askeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. askeo (as-keh'-o) v. 1. to elaborate 2. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive) It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include exercise. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
askeo (as-keh'-o) v. 1. to elaborate 2. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive)
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
exercise

Meaning and Definition

askeo (as-keh'-o) v. 1. to elaborate 2. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive) [of uncertain affinity, probably from the same as G4632] KJV: exercise See also: G4632

Original Word
ἀσκέω
Transliteration
askeo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G778. 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 strive

Usage: ἀσκέω, -ῶ [in LXX: 2Ma.15:4 * ;] __1. to adorn (poët.). __2. to practise, exercise (Hdt., Xen.). __3. to endeavour (Xen., al.): with inf., Act.24:16.† (AS)

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How Strong's G778 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render askeo, 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.

exercise Acts 24:16

How Strong's G778 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 G778 (ἀσκέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G778 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 G778 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 24:16 KJV

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

Strong's G778 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 15:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And when they said, There is in heaven a living Lord, and mighty, who commanded the seventh day to be kept:

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G778.

Acts 24:16 New Testament, KJV
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
2 Maccabees 15:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when they said, There is in heaven a living Lord, and mighty, who commanded the seventh day to be kept:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G778, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 24:16
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 15:4

Strong's G778 FAQ

What does askeo (ἀσκέω) mean?

Askeo (Strong's G778) is a Greek word most simply glossed "exercise". askeo (as-keh'-o) v. 1. to elaborate 2. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive)

How many times is askeo (ἀσκέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G778 across 2 books.

Where can I study askeo (ἀσκέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G778 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate askeo (ἀσκέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as exercise. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G778 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G778, with linked reader references where each row is available.