ἁγιασμός

hagiasmosNoun (Masculine)G0038

holiness

From: from G37 (ἁγιάζω);

Short Definition

properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier

Full Lexicon Entry

as an active verbal noun in -μός, it signifies properly the process τὸ ἁγιάζειν, rather than the resultant state, ἁγιωσύνη, hence
1.consecration
2.sanctification
LXX Usage: (מִקְדָּשׁ), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

10 times

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

1 Thessalonians
3
Romans
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:7
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • Romans 6:19

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