178. akatakritos
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, without condemnation
Meaning: uncondemned, not yet tried.

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

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.)

Topical Lexicon
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.

Forms and Transliterations
ακατακριτον ακατάκριτον ἀκατάκριτον ακατακριτους ακατακρίτους ἀκατακρίτους akatakriton akatákriton akatakritous akatakrítous
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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.















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