Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄθωος”
Understanding áthōos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
innocent. - not guilty
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄθωος
Phoneticath'-o-os
Transliterationáthōos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
innocent. - not guilty
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:4 | “Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. ” Word: ἄθωος (áthōos) | |
| Matthew 27:24 | “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. ” Word: ἄθωος (áthōos) |