Strong's Lexicon aitios: Responsible, cause, guilty Original Word: αἴτιος Word Origin: Derived from αἰτία (aitia), meaning "cause" or "reason." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aitios," the concept of causality and responsibility can be found in Hebrew words like עָנָשׁ (anash, Strong's 6064) meaning "to punish" or "to be guilty," and חָטָא (chata, Strong's 2398) meaning "to sin" or "to miss the mark." Usage: The Greek word "aitios" is used to denote being the cause or reason for something, often implying responsibility or guilt. In the New Testament, it is used to describe someone who is responsible for an action or event, particularly in a legal or moral sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of causality was significant in both philosophical and legal contexts. The term "aitios" would have been understood in the context of determining responsibility or blame, whether in a court of law or in moral discussions. The Greeks placed a strong emphasis on understanding the causes behind actions, which is reflected in their language and legal systems. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 159: αἴτιοςαἴτιος, , , that in which the cause of anything resides, causative, causing. Hence, 1. ὁ αἴτιος the author: σωτηρίας, Hebrews 5:9 (the same phrase is frequent in secular writings; cf. the opposite αἴτιος τῆς ἀπωλείας in Bel and the Dragon, verse 2. τό αἴτιον equivalent to ἡ αἰτία; cause: Acts 19:40 (cf. Buttmann, 400 (342) n.). b. crime, offence: Luke 23:4, 14, 22. (αἴτιος culprit.) (See αἰτία, 3.) From the same as aiteo; causative, i.e. (concretely) a causer -- author. see GREEK aiteo Englishman's Concordance Luke 23:4 Adj-ANSGRK: Οὐδὲν εὑρίσκω αἴτιον ἐν τῷ INT: Nothing find I faulty in the Luke 23:14 Adj-ANS Luke 23:22 Adj-ANS Acts 19:40 Adj-GNS Hebrews 5:9 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 159 |
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