The meaning of “ἀσφαλής”
Understanding asphalḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
certain(-ty), safe, sure. - secure (literally or figuratively)
ἀσφαλής
certain(-ty), safe, sure. - secure (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:34 | “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.” Word: ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) | |
| Acts 22:30 | “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. ” Word: ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) | |
| Acts 25:26 | “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.” Word: ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) | |
| Philippians 3:1 | “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.” Word: ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) | |
| Hebrews 6:19 | “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” Word: ἀσφαλής (asphalḗs) |