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The meaning of ἔγκλημα

Understanding énklēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

crime laid against, laid to charge. - an accusation, i.e. offence alleged

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ἔγκλημα

Phoneticeng'-klay-mah
Transliterationénklēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

crime laid against, laid to charge. - an accusation, i.e. offence alleged

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 23:29

Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Word: ἔγκλημα (énklēma)
Acts 25:16

To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

Word: ἔγκλημα (énklēma)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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