Definition
ἄκακος, -ον,
[in LXX for פְּתִי, תָּם, etc. ;]
(a) as in cl. (Æsch., Plat., al.), of persons, simple, guileless: Romans 16:18, Hebrews 7:26 (cf. Cremer, 327);
(b) of things, undamaged (? MM, VGT, see word).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἄκακος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Romans 16:18ἀκάκων · naiveFor such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
- Hebrews 7:26ἄκακος · innocentSuch a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.