αἴτιον
aition
fault
from the same as αἰτέω; causative, i.e. (concretely) a causer:--author.
Luke 23:4 · Word #13
Lexicon G159
| Lemma | αἴτιος |
| Transliteration | aítios |
| Strong's | G159 |
| In-context | fault |
| Literal | cause/fault |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | αἴτιος |
| Strong's | G159 |
SIBI-P1 G159-01
the causing-thing
| Root | αἴτιος (aitios) |
| Core Meanings | causing, responsible, culpable, causal agent, author |
| Semantic Range | cause, reason, charge, ground of accusation, responsible party, author, source of blame |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical and legal contexts, αἴτιος often conveys responsibility or culpability, identifying the source or ground of an action or accusation. It plays an important role in judicial and theological discussions of guilt, agency, and moral accountability. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantivally; accusative neuter singular (ANS). Functions as a direct object. Derived from the same root as αἰτέω (to ask), carrying the idea of responsibility or causation. |
| Rendering Rationale | αἴτιον is the accusative neuter singular form of αἴτιος, functioning substantivally. Rendering it as "the causing-thing" preserves the root sense of being causative or responsible, while the neuter singular form is reflected in the impersonal "thing," suitable for an accusative direct object. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root αἴτιος (causing, responsible, culpable, causal agent, author)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G159-02 |
aitios | the responsible cause-one |
G159-03 |
aitiou | of the causative source |
Word Usage (5 occurrences of G159)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:4 | αἴτιον | aition | fault |
| Luke 23:14 | αἴτιον | aition | guilt |
| Luke 23:22 | αἴτιον | aition | cause |