ἄθωος áthōos
Meaning
not guilty
In the King James Version: innocent
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty);
Where it is used
- Matthew 27:4 “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
- Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”