Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀναίτιος”
Understanding anaítios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
blameless, guiltless. - innocent
G338
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀναίτιος
Phonetican-ah'-ee-tee-os
Transliterationanaítios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
blameless, guiltless. - innocent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:5 | “Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?” Word: ἀναίτιος (anaítios) | |
| Matthew 12:7 | “But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.” Word: ἀναίτιος (anaítios) |