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ἀκέραιος G185

G185 is the Greek word ἀκέραιος, transliterated akéraios. The King James Version most often renders it harmless.

Word: ἀκέραιοςTransliteration: akéraiosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2767 (κεράννυμι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

harmless 2×simple 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: harmless, simple.

Verses using ἀκέραιος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 10:16 · KJV

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19 · KJV

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Philippians 2:15 · KJV

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Common questions

What does Strong's G185 mean?

G185 is the Greek word ἀκέραιος (akéraios), meaning unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent.

How is G185 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it harmless (2 times), simple (1 time).

How many times does G185 appear in the Bible?

ἀκέραιος (akéraios) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G185 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2767 (κεράννυμι).

Nearby entries

G182 · ἀκατάστατος — inconstant G183 · ἀκατάσχετος — unrestrainable G184 · Ἀκελδαμά — corresponding to H02506 and H01818)…G186 · ἀκλινής — not leaning, i.e. (figuratively) firm G187 · ἀκμάζω — to make a point, i.e. (figuratively) mature G188 · ἀκμήν — adverbially, just now, i.e. still

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