Strong's Concordance/Greek/G169

Strong's G169 · Greek

ἀκάθαρτος

akathartos · /ak-ath'-ar-tos/

Number
G169
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀκάθαρτος
Transliteration
akathartos
Pronunciation
ak-ath'-ar-tos
KJV occurrences
29 verses

Definition

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2508 (meaning cleansed); impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)):--foul, unclean.

KJV: foul, unclean

Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2508 (meaning cleansed)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀκάθαρτος across 29 verses.

unclean27×
foul2×
person1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

29 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark11 verses
Mark 1:23

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Mark 1:26

And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

Mark 1:27

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark 3:11

And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying Thou art the Son of God.

Mark 3:30

Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

Mark 5:2

And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

Mark 5:8

For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

Mark 5:13

And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

Mark 6:7

And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Mark 7:25

For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

Mark 9:25

When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

Luke6 verses
Luke 4:33

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

Luke 4:36

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Luke 6:18

And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

Luke 8:29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

Luke 9:42

And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

Luke 11:24

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

Acts5 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G169 (akathartos) mean?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2508 (meaning cleansed); impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)):--foul, unclean.

How many times does G169 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G169 (ἀκάθαρτος) appears in 29 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “unclean.”

How is akathartos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G169 is rendered as “unclean” (27×), “foul” (2×), “person” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀκάθαρτος come from?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2508 (meaning cleansed)