GreekG0172Adjective
ἄκακος
akakos
“innocent”
2Occurrences
G0172Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
not bad, i.e. (objectively) innocent or (subjectively) unsuspecting
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2556 (κακός);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
as in cl. (Æsch., Plat.), of persons, simple, guileless: (b) of things, undamaged (? MM, VGT, ).
LXX: for פְּתִי, תָּם, etc.
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ἄκακος appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Hebrews
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
Hebrews 7:26BSB
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
Romans 16:18BSB
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
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