αἰτία
aitiaNoun (Feminine)G0156
cause/charge
From: from the same as G154 (αἰτέω);
Short Definition
a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.cause, reason, occasion, case
2.In forensic sense
aaccusation
bcause for punishment, crime
Synonyms
ἔλεγχος, a charge, whether moral or judicial, which has been proven, αἰ. is an accusation simply, false or true.
LXX Usage: (עָוֹן), (עָשַׁק), and frequently in Wi, II, III Mac
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
20 timesAppears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
8
John
3
Matthew
3
2 Timothy
2
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 1:6
- Acts 22:24
- Acts 28:18
- John 19:4
- Matthew 19:10
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