Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1571
ἐκκαθαίρω
ekkathairō · “to cleanse”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
ἐκ-καθαίρω
[in LXX for בָּעַר, etc. ;]
1. to cleanse thoroughly, cleanse out: with accusative, ἑαυτόν, 2Ti.2:21; of the impurity removed, ζυμήν, 1Co.5:7.†
[in LXX for בָּעַר, etc. ;]
1. to cleanse thoroughly, cleanse out: with accusative, ἑαυτόν, 2Ti.2:21; of the impurity removed, ζυμήν, 1Co.5:7.†
Where it appears
1 Corinthians1
2 Timothy1
In the text
1 Corinthians 5:7Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:2 Timothy 2:21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
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