G185: ἀκέραιος
akéraios · “innocent”
Definition
unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent
KJV translates it as: harmless, simple
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2767 (κεράννυμι);
Extended definition
ἀκέραιος, -ον
(κεράννυμι), [in LXX: Est.8:13 * ;]
unmixed, pure, hence, metaphorically (cf. MM, VGT, see word), guileless, simple: Mat.10:16, Rom.16:19, Php.2:15.†
SYN.: ἄδολος, ἄκακος, ἁπλοῦς (cf. Ellic. on Phl., l.with; Tr., Syn., §lvi). (AS)
(κεράννυμι), [in LXX: Est.8:13 * ;]
unmixed, pure, hence, metaphorically (cf. MM, VGT, see word), guileless, simple: Mat.10:16, Rom.16:19, Php.2:15.†
SYN.: ἄδολος, ἄκακος, ἁπλοῦς (cf. Ellic. on Phl., l.with; Tr., Syn., §lvi). (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G185 is translated
- innocent ×2
- innocent, ×1
Bible verses with G185 (akéraios)
Akéraios appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
- Romans 16:19
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
- Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;