ἀσφαλής
asphalēs
“secure”
Definition
secure (literally or figuratively)
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and sphallo (to "fail");
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
G:A
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ἀσφαλής appears 5 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign one about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
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