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Lexicon :: Strong's G778 - askeō

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ἀσκέω
Transliteration
askeō (Key)
Pronunciation
as-keh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from the same as σκεῦος (G4632)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:494,84

Strong’s Definitions

ἀσκέω askéō, as-keh'-o; probably from the same as G4632; to elaborate, i.e. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive):—exercise.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G778 in the following manner: exercise (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G778 in the following manner: exercise (1x).
  1. to form by art, to adorn

  2. to exercise (one's) self, take pains, labour, strive

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀσκέω askéō, as-keh'-o; probably from the same as G4632; to elaborate, i.e. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive):—exercise.
STRONGS G778:
ἀσκέω, -ῶ;
1. to form by art, to adorn; in Homer.
2. to exercise (oneself), take pains, labor, strive; followed by an infinitive (as in Xenophon, mem. 2, 1, 6; Cyril 5, 5, 12, etc.): Acts 24:16.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
24:16

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Strong's Number G778 matches the Greek ἀσκέω (askeō),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:16 - So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.
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