G121: ἄθωος
áthōos · “innocent”
Definition
not guilty
KJV translates it as: innocent
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty);
Extended definition
ἀθῷος (Rec. wrongly, -ῶος; LS, see word; Mayser, 131), -ον
(θωή, a penalty), [in LXX chiefly for נקה ni., pi., נָקִי ;]
1. unpunished (MM, VGT, see word).
2. innocent: Mat.27:4 (WH, R, mg., δίκαιον) 27:24.
(AS)
(θωή, a penalty), [in LXX chiefly for נקה ni., pi., נָקִי ;]
1. unpunished (MM, VGT, see word).
2. innocent: Mat.27:4 (WH, R, mg., δίκαιον) 27:24.
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G121 is translated
- innocent. ×1
- guiltless ×1
Bible verses with G121 (áthōos)
Áthōos appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 27:4
Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
- Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.