Greek Word Study
ἀκάθαρτος
akáthartos
G169

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G169
KJV Translations
foulunclean
Derivation / Root
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2508 (καθαίρω) (meaning cleansed);

Definition of akáthartos

ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))

Word Origin

This word comes from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2508 (καθαίρω) (meaning cleansed); See the root words: G1 (Α), G2508 (καθαίρω).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
foulG169
uncleanG169

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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