Greek Word Study
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
G1462
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |