ἁγιάζω

hagiazōVerbG0037

to sanctify

From: from G40 (ἅγιος);

Short Definition

to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate

Full Lexicon Entry

to make holy, consecrate, sanctify
1.to dedicate, separate, set apart for God; of things
2.to purify, make conformable in character to such dedication
3.In the intermediate sense of ceremonial or levitical purification
bof persons
4.to treat as holy
LXX Usage: chiefly for קדשׁ pi., hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

25 times

Appears 25 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
6
1 Corinthians
3
John
3
Matthew
3
Acts
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:2
  • 1 Timothy 4:5
  • Hebrews 10:10
  • Hebrews 9:13
  • Matthew 23:17

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