ἀσφαλής (asphalēs) means “secure” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: as-fal-ace' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἀσφαλής · asphalēs · secure
ἀσφαλής, -ές (ἀ- neg., σφάλλω, to trip up), [in LXX for אָשַׁר pu., etc. ;] certain, secure, safe: Act.21:34 22:30 25:26, Php.3:1, Heb.6:19 (MM, see word).† (AS)
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(lit: unfailing), safe, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| definite | 1 |
| firm | 1 |
| it is a safeguard | 1 |
| the real reason | 1 |
| truth | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| the certainty | 2 |
| certain | 1 |
| safe | 1 |
| sure | 1 |
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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.
Read word by wordThe 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.
Read word by wordI have nothing definite to write to our sovereign 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.
Read word by wordFinally, 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.
Read word by wordWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
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