Áthōos — G121

Definition

adjective

not guilty

Usually translated as

innocent

Origin

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

• A (G1)
• títhēmi (G5087)

Occurrences

Áthōos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2)

• Matthew 27:4 — Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent (ἀθῷον) blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
• Matthew 27:24 — 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 (ἀθῷός) of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.