ἀσφαλίζω
asphalizō
to secure
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek verb ἀσφαλίζω, or asphalizō, carries the short definition "to secure." Its meaning involves making something stable or safe from potential harm or instability. This verb appears 4 times in the Bible. In terms of usage, asphalizō likely relates to safeguarding or fortifying a situation. Its various contexts suggest that the subject of the action is intended to reach a state of stability, which might imply a lack of uncertainty or risk. The significance of asphalizō lies in its association with the idea of protection or safekeeping. As a result, the Bible describes actions, relationships, or situations where something or someone is being made secure, often for the purpose of promoting lasting or enduring results.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Command therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away, and tell the people, ‘He is risen from the dead;’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”
Matthew 27:65Pilate said to them, “You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can.”
Matthew 27:66So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone.
Acts 16:24who, having received such a command, threw them into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks.