Strong's G169 · Greek
ἀκάθαρτος
akathartos · /ak-ath'-ar-tos/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
29 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. against: or, over
Matthew 12:43When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
Mark11 verses
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Mark 1:26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 1:27And 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 3:11And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying Thou art the Son of God.
Mark 3:30Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Mark 5:2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
Mark 5:8For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
Mark 5:13And 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 6:7And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 7:25For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
Mark 9:25When 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
And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,
Luke 4:36And 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 6:18And 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 9:42And 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 11:24When 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
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Acts 8:7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
Acts 10:14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Acts 10:28And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Acts 11:8But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
Revelation 18:2And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
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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)