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ἄκακος G172
G172 is the Greek word ἄκακος, transliterated ákakos. The King James Version most often renders it harmless.
What it means
not bad, i.e. (objectively) innocent or (subjectively) unsuspecting.
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2556 (κακός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: harmless, simple.
Verses using ἄκακος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Hebrews 7:26 · KJV
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Common questions
What does Strong's G172 mean?
G172 is the Greek word ἄκακος (ákakos), meaning not bad, i.e. (objectively) innocent or (subjectively) unsuspecting.
How is G172 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it harmless (1 time).
How many times does G172 appear in the Bible?
ἄκακος (ákakos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G172 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2556 (κακός).
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