ἀκριβέστερον
akribésteron
G197 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
More precisely, with greater exactness or accuracy; denotes an increased degree of precision or care in action, inquiry, or understanding. In context, it often refers to making inquiry, teaching, or following a matter with greater attention to detail or strictness.
Semantic Range
more precisely, more accurately, more exactly, with greater strictness, with increased attention to detail, in a more careful or strict manner
Root / Etymology
Comparative adverb formed from the adjective ἀκριβής ('exact, precise, careful'), itself derived from the root ἀκρ- ('point, extremity'), with suffix -ιβής indicating 'pertaining to'. The comparative form ἀκριβέστερος means 'more exact' or 'more precise,' and ἀκριβέστερον is its neuter accusative/adverbial form. Related to ἀκριβής and comparatives such as ἀκριβέστερον, but not etymologically related to Latin or Semitic roots.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Koine Greek, ἀκριβέστερον is used to mark a higher standard of accuracy or precision, especially in speech, teaching, or investigation. In the New Testament (e.g., Acts 18:26; 23:15, 20; 24:22), it is often applied to gaining a more detailed or careful understanding of a situation, law, or doctrine. In the Septuagint and non-biblical Greek, similar usage appears with reference to detailed examination or stricter standards. English translations such as 'more exactly', 'more accurately', or 'more precisely' communicate the meaning, though 'more perfectly' is archaic and may lead to misunderstanding. The term relates contextually to ἀκριβεία ('strictness, exactness') but bears specifically the sense of escalation or intensification of accuracy.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
neuter of the comparative of the same as ἀκριβέστατος; (adverbially) more exactly:--more perfect(-ly).
Root Family
ἀκριβέστερον (akribesteron) — accurate, precise, exact, careful
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G197-01 |
ἀκριβέστερον | akribesteron | ADV COMP |
more accurately | more precisely | more precisely | 4 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G197-01 |
Acts 18:26 | ἀκριβέστερον | akribesteron | ADV COMP |
more accurately | more precisely | more precisely |
G197-01 |
Acts 23:15 | ἀκριβέστερον | akribesteron | ADV COMP |
more perfectly | more precisely | more precisely |
G197-01 |
Acts 23:20 | ἀκριβέστερον | akribesteron | ADV COMP |
more perfectly | more precisely | more precisely |
G197-01 |
Acts 24:22 | ἀκριβέστερον | akribesteron | ADV COMP |
more accurately | more precisely | more accurately |