Ákakos — G172

Definition

adjective

not bad, i.e. (objectively) innocent or (subjectively) unsuspecting

1. without guile or fraud, harmless
2. fearing no evil from others, distrusting no one

Usually translated as

harmless, simple

Origin

from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2556

• A (G1)
• kakós (G2556)

Occurrences

Ákakos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), Hebrews (1)

• Romans 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple (ἀκάκων).
• Hebrews 7:26 — For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless (ἄκακος), undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;