The meaning of “ἔνοχος”
Understanding énochos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
in danger of, guilty of, subject to. - liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)
ἔνοχος
in danger of, guilty of, subject to. - liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:22 | “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Word: ἔνοχος (énochos) | |
| Mark 14:64 | “Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.” Word: ἔνοχος (énochos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:27 | “Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.” Word: ἔνοχος (énochos) | |
| Hebrews 2:15 | “And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Word: ἔνοχος (énochos) | |
| James 2:10 | “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” Word: ἔνοχος (énochos) |