G172: ἄκακος
ákakos · “innocent”
Definition
not bad, i.e. (objectively) innocent or (subjectively) unsuspecting
KJV translates it as: harmless, simple
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2556 (κακός);
Extended definition
ἄκακος, -ον,
[in LXX for פְּתִי, תָּם, etc. ;]
(a) as in cl. (Æsch., Plat., al.), of persons, simple, guileless: Rom.16:18, Heb.7:26 (cf. Cremer, 327);
(b) of things, undamaged (? MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
[in LXX for פְּתִי, תָּם, etc. ;]
(a) as in cl. (Æsch., Plat., al.), of persons, simple, guileless: Rom.16:18, Heb.7:26 (cf. Cremer, 327);
(b) of things, undamaged (? MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G172 is translated
- naive. ×1
- innocent, ×1
Bible verses with G172 (ákakos)
Ákakos appears in 2 verses.
- Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
- Hebrews 7:26
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;