Lexical Definition
ἀκέραιος akéraios (ak-er'-ah-yos) innocent G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of κεράννυμι
harmless, simple.
- unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀκεραίουσ | innocent | Rom.16.19 |
| ἀκέραιοι | innocent | Matt.10.16 • Phil.2.15 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἀκέραιος, -ον (< κεράννυμι), [in LXX: Es 8:13*;]
unmixed, pure, hence, metaph. (cf. MM, VGT, s.v.), guileless, simple: Mt 10:16, Ro 16:19, Phl 2:15.†
SYN.: ἄδολος, ἄκακος, ἁπλοῦς (cf. Ellic. on Phl 2:15; Tr., Syn., §lvi).
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Esther | 8:13 |
| Matthew | 10:16 |
| Romans | 16:19 |
| Philippians | 2:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀκέραιος-ος, ον
(feminine -αία [Refs 5th c.BC+], pure, unmixed, ὕδωρ[Refs 4th c.BC+]; untouched, γῆ, νομή, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; unalloyed, ἡδοναί[Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 of persons, pure in blood, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II unharmed, unravaged, ἀ. ἀπολαμβάνειν τὴν πόλιν[Refs 5th c.BC+]; δύναμις, of an army, in full force, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of troops, fresh, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of property, untouched, οὐσία[Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐᾶν τι ἀσινὲς καὶ ἀ. [Refs]; of a person, Persae.[Refs]
__II.2 metaphorically, pure, inviolate, ἀκέραιοςον ὡς σῴσαιμι Μενέλεῳ λέχος[Refs 5th c.BC+]; [τέχνη] ἀβλαβὴς καὶ ἀ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; complete, perfect, φαντασίαι[Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__II.3 of persons, uncontaminated, guileless, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; incorruptible, κριτής[Refs 5th c.BC+]; unprejudiced, with an open mind, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__II.4 ἐξ ἀκεραίου anew, [Refs]; while matters are undecided, [Refs]; ἀκέραιοςον ἐᾶν leave alone, [Refs]; εἰς -ον ἀποκαθιστάναι, = Latin in integrum restituere, [Refs]adverb -ως, of payment, in full, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; unreservedly, [Refs 1st c.BC+]