ἀκαθαρσία

akatharsiaNoun (Feminine)G0167

impurity

From: from G169 (ἀκάθαρτος);

Short Definition

impurity (the quality), physically or morally

Full Lexicon Entry

uncleanness, impurity, (a) physical : (b) moral: .
LXX Usage: chiefly for טֻמְאָה, טָמֵא

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
2
Ephesians
2
Romans
2
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 2 Corinthians 12:21
  • Ephesians 4:19
  • Galatians 5:19
  • Romans 1:24

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