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Concise Bible Dictionary:

A word often used in the Old Testament in opposition to those manifesting wickedness. It occurs only twice in the New Testament: as uttered by Judas in reference to the Lord, to whom it could be truthfully applied as “guiltless”; and by Pilate in reference to himself (Matt. 27:4,24⁴Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. (Matthew 27:4)
²⁴When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. (Matthew 27:24)). It was the true state of Adam and Eve before they fell. See HOLINESS.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

121 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

ἄθωος

Transliteration:

athoos

Phonic:

ath’-o-os

Meaning:

from 1 (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of 5087 (meaning a penalty); not guilty

KJV Usage:

innocent