Definition
αἴτιος, -α, ὁ
(αἰτία), [in LXX: 1 Samuel 22:22 (סבב) Dan LXX Bel 41, TH ib. 42, Su 53, 2Ma.4.47; 13:4, 4Ma.1.11 * ;]
1. causative of, responsible for; as subst., ὁ αἰ., the cause, author: Hebrews 5:9; τὸ αἰ., the cause, Acts 19:40.
2. blameworthy, culpable; as subst., ὁ αἰ., the culprit, the accused (Lat. reus); τὸ αἰ. (= αἰτία, 3), the crime, Luke 23:4,14,22.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 23:4αἴτιον · basis for a chargeThen Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
- Luke 23:14αἴτιον · guilty…and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.
- Luke 23:22αἴτιον · offense worthyA third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
- Acts 19:40αἰτίου · justificationFor we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”
- Hebrews 5:9αἴτιος · [the] sourceAnd having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him