◄ 178. akatakritos ►
Strong's Lexicon akatakritos: Uncondemned, without condemnation Original Word: ἀκατάκριτος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: akatakritos Pronunciation: ah-kah-TAH-kree-tos Phonetic Spelling: (ak-at-ak'-ree-tos) Definition: uncondemned, not yet tried. Meaning: The term ἀκατάκριτος means "uncondemned" or "not judged." It refers to a state of being free from condemnation or judgment. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and the verb κατακρίνω (katakrinō), meaning "to condemn" or "to judge against." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκατάκριτος, the concept of being uncondemned or justified can be related to Hebrew terms such as צַדִּיק (tsaddiq, Strong's 6662), meaning "righteous" or "just," and חָפֵשׁ (chaphesh, Strong's 2664), meaning "to search" or "to examine," which can imply a thorough examination leading to a verdict of innocence. Usage: The word ἀκατάκριτος is used in the New Testament to describe a person or action that is not subject to condemnation or judgment. It emphasizes the absence of a guilty verdict or the lack of grounds for condemnation. Context: The Greek term ἀκατάκριτος appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the importance of justice and the proper administration of judgment. In Acts 16:37, the Apostle Paul uses this term to assert his rights as a Roman citizen, emphasizing that he and Silas were beaten and imprisoned without a trial, thus being "uncondemned." This usage underscores the principle of due process and the protection of individuals from unjust treatment. The concept of being ἀκατάκριτος also aligns with the broader biblical theme of divine justice, where God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who discerns the hearts and actions of individuals. In a spiritual sense, believers are considered ἀκατάκριτος through faith in Christ, as they are justified and freed from the condemnation of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and katakrinó Definition uncondemned NASB Translation uncondemned (1), without trial (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 178: ἀκατάκριτος ἀκατάκριτος, (κατακρίνω), uncondemned; punished without being tried: Acts 16:37; Acts 22:25. (Not found in secular writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncondemned. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of katakrino; without (legal) trial -- uncondemned. see GREEK a see GREEK katakrino Forms and Transliterations ακατακριτον ακατάκριτον ἀκατάκριτον ακατακριτους ακατακρίτους ἀκατακρίτους akatakriton akatákriton akatakritous akatakrítous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 16:37 Adj-AMP GRK: ἡμᾶς δημοσίᾳ ἀκατακρίτους ἀνθρώπους Ῥωμαίους NAS: us in public without trial, men KJV: us openly uncondemned, being Romans, INT: us publicly uncondemned men Romans Acts 22:25 Adj-AMS GRK: Ῥωμαῖον καὶ ἀκατάκριτον ἔξεστιν ὑμῖν NAS: a man who is a Roman and uncondemned? KJV: that is a Roman, and uncondemned? INT: a Roman and uncondemned it is lawful to you Strong's Greek 178 2 Occurrences ἀκατάκριτον — 1 Occ. ἀκατακρίτους — 1 Occ.