en_tw_old/bible/other/acquit.md

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 21:28-30
• Exodus 23:6-9
• Isaiah 05:22-23
• Job 10:12-14

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H3444, H5352, H5355, H6403, H6663