Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to reach
Usage: ἀφ-ικνέομαι, -οῦμαι [in LXX for בּוֹא, etc. ;] perfective of ἱκνέομαι, to come (M, Pr., 247), to arrive at, come to, reach: metaphorically (MM, see word), Rom.16:19.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G864
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
16
Books
8
Strong's G864 Quick Answer
Strong's G864 ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aphikneomai (af-ik-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor) [from G575 and the base of G2425] It has 16 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include come. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- aphikneomai (af-ik-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor) [from G575 and the base of G2425]
- Usage
- 16 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- come
Meaning and Definition
aphikneomai (af-ik-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor) [from G575 and the base of G2425] KJV: come abroad Root(s): G575, G2425
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G864. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G864 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aphikneomai, 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.
come
Romans 16:19
How Strong's G864 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 8 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.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G864 (ἀφικνέομαι) appears 15 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 17:2 — αφικνειτο
- 2 Maccabees 6:15 — ἀφικομένων
- Genesis 28:12 — ἀφικνεῖτο
- Genesis 38:1 — ἀφίκετο
- Genesis 47:9 — ἀφίκοντο
Strong's G864 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 G864 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Strong's G864 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
and dreamed, and behold a ladder fixed on the earth, whose top reached to heaven, and the angels of God ascended and descended on it.
And it came to pass at that time that Judah went down from his brethren, and came as far as to a certain man of Adullam, whose name was Hirah.
And Jacob said to Pharaoh, The days of the years of my life, wherein I sojourn, are a hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, they have not attained to the days of the life of my fathers, in which days they sojourned.
Strong's G864 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and became lord of his cities, and came unto Ecbatana, and took the towers, and spoiled the streets thereof, and turned the beauty thereof into shame.
Then said Judith unto them, Hear me, and I will do a thing, which shall go throughout all generations to the children of our nation.
lest that, being come to the height of sin, afterward he should take vengeance of us.
Strong's G864 in 1 Enoch
1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.
and, when they wished, they appeared as men. And they brought me to the place of darkness, and to a mountain the point of whose summit reached to heaven. And I saw the places of the luminaries and the treasuries of the stars and of the thunder and in the uttermost depths, where were
Usage Excerpts
First 16 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G864.
and dreamed, and behold a ladder fixed on the earth, whose top reached to heaven, and the angels of God ascended and descended on it.
And it came to pass at that time that Judah went down from his brethren, and came as far as to a certain man of Adullam, whose name was Hirah.
And Jacob said to Pharaoh, The days of the years of my life, wherein I sojourn, are a hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, they have not attained to the days of the life of my fathers, in which days they sojourned.
Wilt thou find out the traces of the Lord? Or hast thou come to the end of that which the Almighty has made?
And thou hast placed my foot in the stocks; And thou hast watched all my works, And hast penetrated to my heels.
Or hast thou heard the ordinance of the Lord? Or has God used thee as his counselor? And has wisdom come only to thee?
Let my supplication come to the Lord, And let mine eye weep before him.
Yea when dismay suddenly comes upon you, And your overthrow shall arrive like a tempest; And when tribulation and distress shall come upon you, Or when ruin shall come upon you.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
and became lord of his cities, and came unto Ecbatana, and took the towers, and spoiled the streets thereof, and turned the beauty thereof into shame.
Then said Judith unto them, Hear me, and I will do a thing, which shall go throughout all generations to the children of our nation.
lest that, being come to the height of sin, afterward he should take vengeance of us.
We may speak much, and yet come short; Wherefore in sum, he is all.
When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; For even yet will he far exceed: And when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, And be not weary; for ye can never go far enough.
Thy name went far unto the islands; And for thy peace thou wast beloved.
and, when they wished, they appeared as men. And they brought me to the place of darkness, and to a mountain the point of whose summit reached to heaven. And I saw the places of the luminaries and the treasuries of the stars and of the thunder and in the uttermost depths, where were
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G864, grouped by book.
Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
Strong's G864 FAQ
What does aphikneomai (ἀφικνέομαι) mean?
Aphikneomai (Strong's G864) is a Greek word most simply glossed "come abroad". aphikneomai (af-ik-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor) [from G575 and the base of G2425]
How many times is aphikneomai (ἀφικνέομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 16 linked usages for Strong's G864 across 8 books.
Where can I study aphikneomai (ἀφικνέομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G864 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate aphikneomai (ἀφικνέομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as come. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G864 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G864, with linked reader references where each row is available.