Midvash

ἔνοχοςénochos

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

Greek (New Testament) · G1777

Meanings

1. held in, bound by: with genitive (classical Greek with dative), δουλείας, Hebrews 2:15.

2. In law-phrases

(a) liable to a charge or action (classical Greek with dative, of crime): with dative, of the tribunal, Matthew 5:21, Matthew 5:22; followed by εἰς, Matthew 5:22

(b) with genitive, of the punishment (Genesis 26:11): θανάτου, Matthew 26:66, Mark 14:64

(c) with genitive, of the crime (2 Maccabees 13:6): Mark 3:29

(d) with genitive, of the thing injured, guilty (absolutely, in classical Greek): 1 Corinthians 11:27, James 2:10 (cf. Isaiah 54:17; DB, ii, 268a).

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 10 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 5:21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’
  • Matthew 5:22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.
  • Matthew 26:66 What is your verdict?” “Guilty!” they shouted. “He deserves to die!”
  • Mark 3:29 but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences.”
  • Mark 14:64 You have all heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict?” “Guilty!” they all cried. “He deserves to die!”
  • 1 Corinthians 11:27 So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.