ἄκακος
akakos
innocent
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word ἄκακος (akakos) translates to "innocent." Its semantic domain is focused on the concepts of law and justice, suggesting that its usage is primarily related to concepts of moral purity and blamelessness. The word's definition implies a lack of guilt or wrongdoing, which would be of significance in both legal and social contexts. Given its occurrence in the Bible, it is likely that its usage is meant to convey a strong sense of moral accountability, with individuals who are described as ἄκακος being portrayed as morally untainted. The limited number of occurrences (2) in the Bible suggests that the word is used sparingly, but in high-stakes contexts. Further analysis would be needed to determine its role in specific passages and the cultural nuances that shape its usage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For those who are such don’t serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Hebrews 7:26For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;