ἀκέραιος
akeraios
innocent
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀκέραιος (akeraios) appears to convey the concept of innocence. As indicated by its definition and semantic domain, it relates to issues of justice and the law. The fact that it is used only three times in the Bible suggests a specific and unique application of this concept in the text. In exploring the usage of ἀκέραιος, it's likely that this word carries the connotation of blamelessness or guiltlessness. This understanding of innocence may be tied to moral or legal accountability. Given its connection to justice and law, ἀκέραιος could be used to describe a person or situation as untainted by wrongdoing. The restricted occurrence of ἀκέραιος in the Bible indicates it's a distinct notion that holds particular importance in specific contexts. Further examination of these occurrences would be necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of its significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
“Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Romans 16:19For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
Philippians 2:15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,