Strong's G804 · Greek
ἀσφαλής
asphales · /as-fal-ace'/
Definition
from 1 (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail"); secure (literally or figuratively):--certain(-ty), safe, sure.
KJV: certain(-ty), safe, sure
Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail")
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀσφαλής across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
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.
Acts 22:30On 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.
Acts 25:26Of 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.
Philippians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G804 (asphales) mean?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail"); secure (literally or figuratively):--certain(-ty), safe, sure.
How many times does G804 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G804 (ἀσφαλής) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “certainty.”
How is asphales translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G804 is rendered as “certainty” (2×), “certain” (1×), “safe” (1×), “sure” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀσφαλής come from?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail")