ἀκάθαρτον
akatharton
unclean
from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of καθαίρω (meaning cleansed); impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)):--foul, unclean.
Mark 5:8 · Word #8
Lexicon G169
| Lemma | ἀκάθαρτος |
| Transliteration | akáthartos |
| Strong's | G169 |
| In-context | unclean |
| Literal | unclean |
Morphology ADJ.R VOC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.R — Restrictive Adjective — Limits or specifies the noun |
| Case | VOC — Vocative — Direct address |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀκάθαρτος |
| Strong's | G169 |
SIBI-P1 G169-04
the un-cleansed (thing)
| Morphological Notes | Adjective from ἀ- (negative prefix) + καθαρός (“clean”). Forms attested include genitive plural neuter (GNP), nominative singular neuter (NNS), accusative singular neuter (ANS), and vocative singular neuter (VNS). Functions substantivally in the neuter to denote an unclean thing or entity. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the alpha-privative prefix (ἀ-) negating καθαρός/καθαίρω (“clean/cleanse”), thus “un-cleansed.” The neuter singular form (nominative/accusative/vocative) is reflected by “the … (thing),” indicating a neuter substantive adjective; genitive plural forms convey “of un-cleansed (things).” |
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AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἀκάθαρτος (uncleansed, impure, ritually defiled, morally impure, unclean spirit-associated)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G169-01 |
akatharta | uncleansed things |
G169-02 |
akatharto | to an un-cleansed thing |
G169-05 |
akathartos | the un-cleansed one |
Word Usage (31 occurrences of G169)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:1 | ἀκαθάρτων | akatharton | |
| Matthew 12:43 | ἀκάθαρτον | akatharton | |
| Mark 1:23 | ἀκαθάρτῳ | akatharto | unclean |