Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
secure
Usage: ἀσφαλής, -ές (ἀ- neg., σφάλλω, to trip up), [in LXX for אָשַׁר pu., etc. ;] certain, secure, safe: Act.21:34 22:30 25:26, Php.3:1, Heb.6:19 (MM, see word).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G804
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
6
Strong's G804 Quick Answer
Strong's G804 ἀσφαλής (asphales) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. asphales (as-fal-ace') adj. 1. unfailing 2. secure It has 12 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include certain and safe. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- asphales (as-fal-ace') adj. 1. unfailing 2. secure
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- certain and safe
Meaning and Definition
asphales (as-fal-ace') adj. 1. unfailing 2. secure {literally or figuratively} [from G1 (as a negative particle) and sphallo "to fail"] KJV: certain(-ty), safe, sure Root(s): G1
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G804. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G804 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render asphales, 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.
certain
Acts 25:26
safe
Philippians 3:1
How Strong's G804 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 5 linked usages.
- 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.
- 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 G804 (ἀσφαλής) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Proverbs 3:18 — ἀσφαλής
- Proverbs 8:28 — ἀσφαλεῖς
- Proverbs 15:7 — ἀσφαλεῖς
- Tobit 5:17 — ἀσφαλής
- Wisdom of Solomon 4:3 — ἀσφαλῆ
Strong's G804 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 G804 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
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.
Strong's G804 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.
And when he secured the fountains of the earth:
The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
Strong's G804 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But Anna his mother wept, and said to Tobit, Why hast thou sent away our son? is he not the staff of our hand, in going in and out before us?
But the multiplying brood of the ungodly shall not thrive, Nor take deep rooting from bastard slips, Nor lay any fast foundation.
kind to man, Steadfast, sure, free from care, Having all power, overseeing all things, And going through all understanding, Pure, and most subtle, spirits.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G804.
And she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.
And when he secured the fountains of the earth:
The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
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.
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.
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.
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
But Anna his mother wept, and said to Tobit, Why hast thou sent away our son? is he not the staff of our hand, in going in and out before us?
But the multiplying brood of the ungodly shall not thrive, Nor take deep rooting from bastard slips, Nor lay any fast foundation.
kind to man, Steadfast, sure, free from care, Having all power, overseeing all things, And going through all understanding, Pure, and most subtle, spirits.
But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: For thou hast made a way in the sea, And a safe path in the waves;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G804, grouped by book.
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 3 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G804 FAQ
What does asphales (ἀσφαλής) mean?
Asphales (Strong's G804) is a Greek word most simply glossed "safe". asphales (as-fal-ace') adj. 1. unfailing 2. secure
How many times is asphales (ἀσφαλής) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G804 across 6 books.
Where can I study asphales (ἀσφαλής) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G804 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate asphales (ἀσφαλής)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as certain and safe. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G804 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G804, with linked reader references where each row is available.