In 1611 the word 'crime' had not lost its early meaning of accusation, whence Ac 25:16 'the crime laid against him' (RV 'matter,' but in Ac 23:29 the same Gr. word is translated 'charge' in both AV and RV). It is possible, that in Job 31:11 'crime' is used in the more modern sense; elsewhere it means 'charge.'
"For that would be a lustful crime; Moreover, it would be an iniquity punishable by judges.
and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment.
"I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.
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