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Lexicon :: Strong's G121 - athōos

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ἀθῷος
Transliteration
athōos (Key)
Pronunciation
ath'-o-os
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of τίθημι (G5087) (meaning a penalty)
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Strong’s Definitions

†ἄθωος áthōos, ath'-o-os; from G1 (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (meaning a penalty); not guilty:—innocent.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G121 in the following manner: innocent (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G121 in the following manner: innocent (2x).

  1. not guilty, innocent, unpunished

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἄθωος áthōos, ath'-o-os; from G1 (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (meaning a penalty); not guilty:—innocent.
STRONGS G121:
ἀθῶος [R G Tr], more correctly ἀθῷος (L WH and T [but not in his Sept. There is want of agreement among both the ancient grammer and modern scholars; cf. Stephanus' Thesaurus i. col. 875 c.; Lob. Path. Element. i. 440f (cf. ii. 377); see Ι, ι]), -ον, (θωή [i. e., θωϊή, cf. Etym. Magn., p. 26, 24] punishment), [from Plato down], unpunished, innocent: αἷμα ἀθῷον, Matthew 27:4 [Tr marginal reading WH text δίκαιον], (Deuteronomy 27:25; 1 Samuel 19:5, etc.; 1 Macc. 1:37; 2 Macc. 1:8); ἀπό τινος, after the Hebrew מִן נָקִי ([Numbers 32:22; cf. Genesis 24:41; 2 Samuel 3:28; Winers Grammar, 197 (185); Buttmann, 158 (138)]), 'innocent (and therefore far) from,' innocent of, Matthew 27:24 (the guilt of the murder of this innocent man cannot be laid upon me); ἀπὸ τῆς ἁμαρτίας, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 59, 2 [cf. Numbers 5:31). The Greeks say ἀθῷός τινος [both in the sense of free from and unpunished for].
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
24:41
Numbers
5:31; 32:22
Deuteronomy
27:25
1 Samuel
19:5
2 Samuel
3:28
Matthew
27:4; 27:24

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G121 matches the Greek ἀθῷος (athōos),
which occurs 47 times in 43 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 24:41

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:41 - Then you will have fulfilled your obligation. But if you go to my relatives and they refuse to let her go with you, you will be free from my oath.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 21:19

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 21:19 - If he is later able to walk outside again, even with a crutch, the assailant will not be punished but must compensate his victim for lost wages and provide for his full recovery.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 21:28 - “If an ox[fn] gores a man or woman to death, the ox must be stoned, and its flesh may not be eaten. In such a case, however, the owner will not be held liable.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 23:7 - “Be sure never to charge anyone falsely with evil. Never sentence an innocent or blameless person to death, for I never declare a guilty person to be innocent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 5:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 5:19 - The priest will then put the woman under oath and say to her, ‘If no other man has had sex with you, and you have not gone astray and defiled yourself while under your husband’s authority, may you be immune from the effects of this bitter water that brings on the curse.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 5:28

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 5:28 - But if she has not defiled herself and is pure, then she will be unharmed and will still be able to have children.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 5:31

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 5:31 - The husband will be innocent of any guilt in this matter, but his wife will be held accountable for her sin.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:22

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:22 - then you may return when the LORD has conquered the land. You will have fulfilled your duty to the LORD and to the rest of the people of Israel. And the land on the east side of the Jordan will be your property from the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 24:5 - “A newly married man must not be drafted into the army or be given any other official responsibilities. He must be free to spend one year at home, bringing happiness to the wife he has married.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 27:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 27:25 - ‘Cursed is anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person.’
And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:17 - Before they left, the men told her, “We will be bound by the oath we have taken only if you follow these instructions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:19 - If they go out into the street and are killed, it will not be our fault. But if anyone lays a hand on people inside this house, we will accept the responsibility for their death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:20 - If you betray us, however, we are not bound by this oath in any way.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 15:3 - Samson said, “This time I cannot be blamed for everything I am going to do to you Philistines.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 19:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:5 - Have you forgotten about the time he risked his life to kill the Philistine giant and how the LORD brought a great victory to all Israel as a result? You were certainly happy about it then. Why should you murder an innocent man like David? There is no reason for it at all!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 25:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 25:26 - “Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, since the LORD has kept you from murdering and taking vengeance into your own hands, let all your enemies and those who try to harm you be as cursed as Nabal is.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 25:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 25:31 - don’t let this be a blemish on your record. Then your conscience won’t have to bear the staggering burden of needless bloodshed and vengeance. And when the LORD has done these great things for you, please remember me, your servant!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 3:28

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 3:28 - When David heard about it, he declared, “I vow by the LORD that I and my kingdom are forever innocent of this crime against Abner son of Ner.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:9 - “Oh, thank you, my lord the king,” the woman from Tekoa replied. “If you are criticized for helping me, let the blame fall on me and on my father’s house, and let the king and his throne be innocent.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 2:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:5 - “And there is something else. You know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me when he murdered my two army commanders, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He pretended that it was an act of war, but it was done in a time of peace,[fn] staining his belt and sandals with innocent blood.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 21:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 21:16 - Manasseh also murdered many innocent people until Jerusalem was filled from one end to the other with innocent blood. This was in addition to the sin that he caused the people of Judah to commit, leading them to do evil in the LORD’s sight.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 24:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 24:4 - who had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood. The LORD would not forgive this.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 36:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:5 - Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:28 - I would still dread all the pain,
for I know you will not find me innocent, O God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:14 - was to watch me, and if I sinned,
you would not forgive my guilt.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:6 - But robbers are left in peace,
and those who provoke God live in safety—
though God keeps them in his power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:30 - Even sinners will be rescued;
they will be rescued because your hands are pure.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:8 - They lurk in ambush in the villages,
waiting to murder innocent people.
They are always searching for helpless victims.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:5 - Those who lend money without charging interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:25 - To the faithful you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 24:4 - Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 26:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:6 - I wash my hands to declare my innocence.
I come to your altar, O LORD,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 73:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:13 - Did I keep my heart pure for nothing?
Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:21 - They gang up against the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:38 - They shed innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters.
By sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan,
they polluted the land with murder.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:34

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:34 - Your clothing is stained with the blood of the innocent and the poor,
though you didn’t catch them breaking into your houses!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:35 - And yet you say,
‘I have done nothing wrong.
Surely God isn’t angry with me!’
But now I will punish you severely
because you claim you have not sinned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:6 - only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 19:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 19:4 - “‘For Israel has forsaken me and turned this valley into a place of wickedness. The people burn incense to foreign gods—idols never before acknowledged by this generation, by their ancestors, or by the kings of Judah. And they have filled this place with the blood of innocent children.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 22:3 - This is what the LORD says: Be fair-minded and just. Do what is right! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Quit your evil deeds! Do not mistreat foreigners, orphans, and widows. Stop murdering the innocent!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 22:17 - “But you! You have eyes only for greed and dishonesty!
You murder the innocent,
oppress the poor, and reign ruthlessly.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 26:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 26:15 - But if you kill me, rest assured that you will be killing an innocent man! The responsibility for such a deed will lie on you, on this city, and on every person living in it. For it is absolutely true that the LORD sent me to speak every word you have heard.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 46:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 46:28 - Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant,
for I am with you,” says the LORD.
“I will completely destroy the nations to which I have exiled you,
but I will not completely destroy you.
I will discipline you, but with justice;
I cannot let you go unpunished.”
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