ἀναίτιος
anaitios (G0338)
innocent
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἀναίτιος (anaitios) is defined as "innocent." It appears only twice in the Bible, indicating a limited scope of usage. The definition suggests that this word is associated with a lack of guilt or blame. Given its definition and limited occurrences, it is likely that ἀναίτιος is used to convey a sense of moral purity or freedom from wrongdoing. Its significance may lie in its ability to distinguish between those who are innocent and those who are guilty. However, without more context, it is difficult to determine the full range of its usage and connotations.
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Or have you not read in the law, that on the Sabbath day, the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless?
But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t have condemned the guiltless.