The meaning of “ἀκριβέστερον”
Understanding akribésteron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of the comparative of the same as ἀκριβέστατος more perfect(-ly). - (adverbially) more exactly
ἀκριβέστερον
neuter of the comparative of the same as ἀκριβέστατος more perfect(-ly). - (adverbially) more exactly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:26 | “And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” Word: ἀκριβέστερον (akribésteron) | |
| Acts 23:15 | “Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.” Word: ἀκριβέστερον (akribésteron) | |
| Acts 23:20 | “And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.” Word: ἀκριβέστερον (akribésteron) | |
| Acts 24:22 | “And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.” Word: ἀκριβέστερον (akribésteron) |