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ἄθωος G121

G121 is the Greek word ἄθωος, transliterated áthōos. The King James Version most often renders it innocent.

Word: ἄθωοςTransliteration: áthōosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

not guilty.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

innocent 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: innocent.

Verses using ἄθωος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:4 · KJV

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 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G121 mean?

G121 is the Greek word ἄθωος (áthōos), meaning not guilty.

How is G121 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it innocent (2 times).

How many times does G121 appear in the Bible?

ἄθωος (áthōos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G121 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty).

Nearby entries

G118 · ἀθλέω — to contend in the competitive games G119 · ἄθλησις — a struggle (figuratively)G120 · ἀθυμέω — to be spiritless, i.e. disheartened G122 · αἴγειος — belonging to a goat G123 · αἰγιαλός — a beach (on which the waves dash)G124 · Αἰγύπτιος — an Ægyptian or inhabitant of Ægyptus

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