The meaning of “ἀκάθαρτος”
Understanding akáthartos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foul, unclean. - impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
ἀκάθαρτος
foul, unclean. - impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:43 | “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.” Word: ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) | |
| Mark 5:2 | “And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,” Word: ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) | |
| Luke 8:29 | “(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)” Word: ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) | |
| Acts 10:14 | “But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.” Word: ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:14 | “For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.” Word: ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) |