The meaning of “αἴτιον”
Understanding aítion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of αἴτιος cause, fault. - a reason or crime (like αἰτία)
αἴτιον
neuter of αἴτιος cause, fault. - a reason or crime (like αἰτία)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:4 | “Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.” Word: αἴτιον (aítion) | |
| Luke 23:14 | “Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:” Word: αἴτιον (aítion) | |
| Luke 23:22 | “And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.” Word: αἴτιον (aítion) | |
| Acts 19:40 | “For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.” Word: αἴτιον (aítion) |