"pr. to work materials; absol. to train or exert one’s self, make endeavor, Acts 24:16*"
Definition and meaning
pr. to work materials; absol. to train or exert one’s self, make endeavor, Acts 24:16*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀσκέω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of askeo (G778) across the King James Bible.
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
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Common questions
Strong's G778 (askeo) is a Greek word that means: pr. to work materials; absol. to train or exert one’s self, make endeavor, Acts 24:16* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word askeo (G778) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G778 is askeo, a Greek word defined as: pr. to work materials; absol. to train or exert one’s self, make endeavor, Acts 24:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
askeo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.