αἴτιον
aition
G0158
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Greek
reason for charge
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aition denotes the stated basis on which an account could be given concerning a public commotion.
Its single attested use identifies the basis required for giving an account concerning the commotion described in Acts 19:40.
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Basis for answering a charge · dominant
In Acts 19:40, the genitive singular neuter form occurs in the statement that there is no basis for giving an account concerning the commotion. The APB renders the clause "there being no reason for which we will not be able to give an account concerning this commotion."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 19:40, the APB presents the clause with "no reason" for giving an account.