Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
securely
Usage: ἀσφαλῶς adv., [in LXX: Gen.34:25 (בֶּטַח), Tob.6:4, Wis.18:6, Bar.5:7, 1Ma.6:40, 3Ma.7:6 * ;] __(a) safely: Mrk.14:44, Act.16:23; __(b) assuredly: Act.2:36.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G806
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
7
Strong's G806 Quick Answer
Strong's G806 ἀσφαλῶς (asphalos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. asphalos (as-fal-oce`) adv. 1. securely {literally or figuratively} It has 8 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include safely and assuredly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- asphalos (as-fal-oce`) adv. 1. securely {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- safely and assuredly
Meaning and Definition
asphalos (as-fal-oce`) adv. 1. securely {literally or figuratively} [adverb from G804] KJV: assuredly, safely Root(s): G804
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G806. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G806 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render asphalos, 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.
safely
Mark 14:44
2×
assuredly
Acts 2:36
How Strong's G806 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 4 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 G806 (ἀσφαλῶς) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 6:40 — ἀσφαλῶς
- 3 Maccabees 7:6 — ἀσφαλῶς
- Baruch 5:7 — ἀσφαλῶς
- Genesis 34:25 — ἀσφαλῶς
- Wisdom of Solomon 18:6 — ἀσφαλῶς
Strong's G806 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 G806 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
Strong's G806 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were in pain, the two sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city securely, and slew every male.
Strong's G806 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
So part of the king’s army being spread upon the high mountains, and part on the valleys below, they marched on safely and in order.
For this cause we severely threatened them; yet, with the clemency which we are wont to extend to all men, we at length permitted them to live. Finding that the God of heaven cast a shield of protection over the Jews so as to preserve them, and that he fought for them as a father always fights for his sons;
Of that night were our fathers certified afore, That assuredly knowing unto what oaths they had given credence, they might afterward be of good cheer.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G806.
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were in pain, the two sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city securely, and slew every male.
And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
So part of the king’s army being spread upon the high mountains, and part on the valleys below, they marched on safely and in order.
For this cause we severely threatened them; yet, with the clemency which we are wont to extend to all men, we at length permitted them to live. Finding that the God of heaven cast a shield of protection over the Jews so as to preserve them, and that he fought for them as a father always fights for his sons;
Of that night were our fathers certified afore, That assuredly knowing unto what oaths they had given credence, they might afterward be of good cheer.
For God hath appointed that every high hill, and banks of long continuance, should be cast down, and valleys filled up, to make even the ground, that Israel may go safely in the glory of God.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G806, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G806 FAQ
What does asphalos (ἀσφαλῶς) mean?
Asphalos (Strong's G806) is a Greek word most simply glossed "assuredly". asphalos (as-fal-oce`) adv. 1. securely {literally or figuratively}
How many times is asphalos (ἀσφαλῶς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G806 across 7 books.
Where can I study asphalos (ἀσφαλῶς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G806 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate asphalos (ἀσφαλῶς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as safely and assuredly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G806 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G806, with linked reader references where each row is available.