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ἀκάθαρτος G169
G169 is the Greek word ἀκάθαρτος, transliterated akáthartos. The King James Version most often renders it unclean.
What it means
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)).
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2508 (καθαίρω) (meaning cleansed).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 28 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: foul, unclean.
Verses using ἀκάθαρτος
All 27 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:1 · KJV
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Matthew 12:43 · KJV
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
Mark 1:23 · KJV
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Mark 1:26 · KJV
And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 1:27 · KJV
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 3:11 · KJV
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
Mark 3:30 · KJV
Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Mark 5:2 · KJV
And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
Mark 5:8 · KJV
For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
Mark 5:13 · KJV
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Mark 6:7 · KJV
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 7:25 · KJV
For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
Mark 9:25 · KJV
When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Luke 4:33 · KJV
And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,
Luke 4:36 · KJV
And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Luke 6:18 · KJV
And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
Luke 8:29 · KJV
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
Luke 9:42 · KJV
And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.
Luke 11:24 · KJV
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
Acts 5:16 · KJV
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Acts 8:7 · KJV
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
Acts 11:8 · KJV
But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
1 Corinthians 7:14 · KJV
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
2 Corinthians 6:17 · KJV
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
Ephesians 5:5 · KJV
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Revelation 16:13 · KJV
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
Revelation 18:2 · KJV
And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Common questions
What does Strong's G169 mean?
G169 is the Greek word ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos), meaning impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)).
How is G169 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it unclean (24 times), foul (2 times), against unclean (1 time), unclean person (1 time).
How many times does G169 appear in the Bible?
ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos) is tagged in 27 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G169 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2508 (καθαίρω) (meaning cleansed).
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