ἀθῷος

athōosAdjectiveG0121

innocent

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty);

Short Definition

not guilty

Full Lexicon Entry

-*ον *(θωή, a penalty)
1.unpunished .
2.innocent
LXX Usage: chiefly for נקה ni., pi., נָקִי

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • Matthew 27:4
  • Matthew 27:24

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