Definition
ἀκέραιος, -ον
(κεράννυμι), [in LXX: Esther 8:13 * ;]
unmixed, pure, hence, metaphorically (cf. MM, VGT, see word), guileless, simple: Matthew 10:16, Romans 16:19, Philippians 2:15.
Synonyms: ἄδολος, ἄκακος, ἁπλοῦς (cf. Ellic. on Phl., l.with; Tr., Syn., §lvi).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 10:16ἀκέραιοι · as innocentBehold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
- Romans 16:19ἀκεραίους · innocentEveryone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- Philippians 2:15ἀκέραιοι · pure…so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world