# acquit #

## 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](../kt/forgive.md) **·** [guilt](../kt/guilt.md) **·** [sin](../kt/sin.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 25:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/25/01)
* [Exodus 21:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/21/28)
* [Exodus 23:6-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/23/06)
* [Isaiah 05:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/05/22)
* [Job 10:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/10/12)