ἁγνίζω

hagnizōVerbG0048

to purify

From: from G53 (ἁγνός);

Short Definition

to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally)

Full Lexicon Entry

to purify, cleanse from defilement; (a) ceremonially: (b) morally.
Synonyms
καθαρίζω, which see (and see: ἁγνός).
LXX Usage: always ceremonially, chiefly for קָדַשׁ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
1 John
1
1 Peter
1
James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 3:3
  • 1 Peter 1:22
  • Acts 21:24
  • Acts 21:26
  • Acts 24:18

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