Akéraios — G185

Definition

adjective

unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent

1. unmixed, pure, as wine, metals
2. of the mind, without admixture of evil, free from guile, innocent, simple

Usually translated as

harmless, simple

Origin

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

• A (G1)
• keránnymi (G2767)

Occurrences

Akéraios occurs 3 times in the King James.

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

• Matthew 10:16 — Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless (ἀκέραιοι) as doves.
• Romans 16:19 — 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 (ἀκεραίους) concerning evil.
• Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless (ἀκέραιοι), the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;