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Nothing this man has done calls for the death penalty. <a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him. <a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> No, not even Herod did; for he sent Him back to us. And behold, nothing worthy of death is done by Him. <a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a> No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. <a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a> no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him. <a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. <a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. <a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. <a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. <a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and indeed, He has done nothing to deserve death. <a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Neither has Herod, because he sent him back to us. Clearly, he has done nothing to deserve death. <a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Neither has Herod, because he sent Him back to us. Clearly, He has done nothing to deserve death. <a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him. <a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Herod didn't find him guilty either and sent him back. This man doesn't deserve to be put to death! <a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him. <a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Neither could Herod. So he sent this man back to us. This man hasn't done anything to deserve the death penalty. <a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Nor did Herod find him guilty, for he sent him back to us. There is nothing this man has done to deserve death. <a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Neither does Herod, because he sent him back to us! Indeed, this man has done nothing to deserve death. <a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Neither has Herod, for I sent you back to him. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. <a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing deserving death. <a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him. <a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and lo, nothing worthy of death is done to him: <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> No, nor does Herod; for he has sent him back to us; and, you see, there is nothing he has done that deserves death. <a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> no, neither Herod, for he sent Him back to us, and behold, nothing worthy of death is having been done by Him; <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> No, not even Herod did; for he sent Him back to us. And behold, nothing worthy of death is done by Him. <a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> no, nor yet Herod, for I sent you back unto him, and lo, nothing worthy of death is having been done by him; <a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But neither Herod: for I sent you forth to him; and, behold, nothing worthy of death is done to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> No, nor Herod neither. For I sent you to him, and behold, nothing worthy of death is done to him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And neither did Herod. For I sent you all to him, and behold, nothing deserving of death was recorded about him. <a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a> nor did Herod, for he sent him back to us. So no capital crime has been committed by him. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Not even has Herod; for I sent him to him; and behold, he has done nothing worthy of death. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Neither has Herodus, for I sent him to him, and nothing worthy of death has been committed by him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> nor indeed did Herod; for I sent you to him, and behold, nothing worthy of death has been done by him. <a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Herod did not: for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing worthy of death has been done by Him. <a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> nor Herod neither: for I referred you to him; and, lo, nothing is done to this man, as if he deserved death. <a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> No, nor does Herod; for he has sent him back to us; and, you see, there is nothing he has done that deserves death. <a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> no, nor yet Herod; for he sent Him hack to us; and, behold, nothing worthy of death has been done by Him. <a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> nor Herod neither; for I sent you to him, and behold nothing worthy of death is proved upon Him. <a href="/parallel/luke/23-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9158" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">The Crowd Chooses Barabbas</a> …14and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. 15<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise."></a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">Neither has</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/375.htm" title="375: anepempsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To send up (to a higher tribunal), send back. From ana and pempo; to send up or back.">he sent Him back</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">As you can see,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">has</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: pepragmenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">done</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-NNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axion (Adj-NNS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">deserving</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">of death.</a> 16Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Mark 15:14</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a> “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">John 19:4</a> Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” <a href="/john/19-6.htm">John 19:6</a> As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.” <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13-14</a> The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a> And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Psalm 94:21</a> They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22</a> “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a> For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a> For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, see, nothing worthy of death is done to him.nothing.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/15-21.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Either</a> <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Remitted</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/john/5-37.htm">Either</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Remitted</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div>1. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a> 24. <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a> 26. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a> 46. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a> 50. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Neither has Herod Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, was the ruler who had jurisdiction over Jesus because Jesus was a Galilean. Herod's involvement in Jesus' trial highlights the political complexities of the time, as Herod was a client king under Roman authority. Herod's lack of a guilty verdict aligns with the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a>, which speaks of the innocence of the suffering servant. This phrase also underscores the fulfillment of <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>, where rulers conspire against the Lord's anointed, yet find no fault in Him.for he sent Him back to us Herod's decision to send Jesus back to Pilate indicates his reluctance to take responsibility for Jesus' fate. This act reflects the political maneuvering typical of Roman and Jewish leaders, who often sought to maintain power without inciting unrest. The return to Pilate signifies the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His suffering and death at the hands of both Jewish and Gentile authorities (<a href="/luke/18-32.htm">Luke 18:32-33</a>). It also illustrates the fulfillment of <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, where the Messiah is surrounded by those who mock and reject Him.As you can see Pilate's statement to the crowd emphasizes the transparency of the trial proceedings. It suggests that the evidence presented was insufficient to warrant a death sentence. This phrase highlights the public nature of Jesus' trial, which was conducted in front of many witnesses, fulfilling the legal requirements of the time. It also points to the broader theme of Jesus' innocence, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22</a>, which states that He committed no sin.He has done nothing deserving of death This declaration of Jesus' innocence is crucial, as it fulfills the Old Testament requirement for a spotless sacrifice (<a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a>). Jesus, the Lamb of God, is without blemish, making Him the perfect atonement for sin. The statement also connects to <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a>, which prophesies that the suffering servant would be without deceit or violence. Pilate's acknowledgment of Jesus' innocence underscores the injustice of His crucifixion and highlights the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through the death of His Son.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, who was involved in the trial of Jesus. Herod found no guilt in Jesus and sent Him back to Pilate. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. Pilate declared Jesus innocent of any crime deserving death. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who was unjustly tried and crucified despite being found innocent by both Herod and Pilate. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a> A significant event in the Passion account where Jesus is brought before various authorities, including Pilate and Herod, and is ultimately sentenced to crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, significant in Jewish history and prophecy, and the location of Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_innocence_of_christ.htm">The Innocence of Christ</a> Jesus was declared innocent by both Roman and Jewish authorities, emphasizing His sinlessness and the injustice of His crucifixion. This underscores the sacrificial nature of His death for our sins. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events surrounding Jesus' trial and crucifixion were foretold in the Old Testament, demonstrating God's sovereign plan and the fulfillment of prophecy. <a href="/topical/t/the_pressure_of_public_opinion.htm">The Pressure of Public Opinion</a> Pilate's decision was heavily influenced by the crowd, reminding us of the dangers of succumbing to societal pressures rather than standing firm in truth and justice. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_injustice.htm">God's Sovereignty in Injustice</a> Despite the apparent injustice, God's sovereign plan was at work, using even the wrongful actions of men to bring about salvation. This encourages us to trust God's purposes in our own experiences of injustice. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_stand_for_truth.htm">The Call to Stand for Truth</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to stand for truth and righteousness, even when it is unpopular or comes with personal cost.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a> <a href="/q/what_do_the_leaves_symbolize_for_healing.htm">What events occurred on Day 6 of the journey?</a> <a href="/q/should_we_crucify_him.htm">Should we crucify him?</a> <a href="/q/did_both_thieves_mock_jesus.htm">Did both thieves crucified with Jesus mock him? Yes (Mark 15:32) or No, one mocked and the other defended him (Luke 23:43)?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_promise_instant_paradise.htm">In Luke 23:43, how could Jesus promise immediate paradise to the thief when other texts suggest differing timelines for the afterlife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) I sent you to him.--The better MSS. give, "he sent him back to us."Nothing worthy of death is done unto him.--Better, is done by Him. The translators appear to have mistaken the construction, and to have taken the words as meaning "nothing worthy of death has been done to--i.e., against--Herod." The error is common to all the English versions. <a href="/commentaries/luke/23-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Neither [has] οὐδὲ (oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. Herod, Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. he sent Him back ἀνέπεμψεν (anepempsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_375.htm">Strong's 375: </a> To send up (to a higher tribunal), send back. From ana and pempo; to send up or back. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. us. ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. As you can see, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! He αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. has ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. done πεπραγμένον (pepragmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. nothing οὐδὲν (ouden) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. deserving ἄξιον (axion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. of death. θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. 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