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acquit, acquits, acquitted

Definition:

The term "acquit" means to formally declare someone to be not guilty of an unlawful or immoral behavior he was accused of.

• This term is sometimes used in the Bible to talk about forgiving sinners.
• Often the context is about wrongly acquitting people who are wicked and rebel against God.
• This could be translated as "declare innocent" or "judge to be not guilty."

(See also: forgive, guilt, sin)

Bible References:

• Deuteronomy 25:1-2
• Exodus 21:28
• Exodus 23:07
• Isaiah 05:23
• Job 10:12-14

Word Data:

• Strong's: H5352, H5355, H6403, H6663