Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2513
καθαρός
katharos · “clean”
Used 26 times across 11 books
Definition
καθαρός, -ά, -όν
[in LXX chiefly for טָהוֹר ;]
pure, clean.
1. Physically: Mat.23:26 27:59, Jhn.13:10-11 (fig.), Jhn.15:3 (figuratively, as of a vine cleansed by pruning), Heb.10:22, Rev.15:6 19:8, 14 21:18, 21.
2. Ceremonially: Luk.11:41, Rom.14:20, Tit.1:15.
3. Ethically;
(a) of persons: Jhn.13:16, Act.18:6, Tit.1:15; ό κ. τῇ καρδίᾳ (καθαρὸς χεῖρας, Hdt., i, 35), Mat.5:8; before ἀπό (cl. with genitive simp.; ΒΙ., § 36, 11; Deiss., BS, 196; MM, Exp., xv), Act.20:26;
(b) of things: καρδία, 1Ti.1:6, 2Ti.2:22; συνείδησις, 1Ti.3:9, 2Ti.1:3; θρησκεία, Jas.1:27.†
SYN.: see: ἁγνός.
[in LXX chiefly for טָהוֹר ;]
pure, clean.
1. Physically: Mat.23:26 27:59, Jhn.13:10-11 (fig.), Jhn.15:3 (figuratively, as of a vine cleansed by pruning), Heb.10:22, Rev.15:6 19:8, 14 21:18, 21.
2. Ceremonially: Luk.11:41, Rom.14:20, Tit.1:15.
3. Ethically;
(a) of persons: Jhn.13:16, Act.18:6, Tit.1:15; ό κ. τῇ καρδίᾳ (καθαρὸς χεῖρας, Hdt., i, 35), Mat.5:8; before ἀπό (cl. with genitive simp.; ΒΙ., § 36, 11; Deiss., BS, 196; MM, Exp., xv), Act.20:26;
(b) of things: καρδία, 1Ti.1:6, 2Ti.2:22; συνείδησις, 1Ti.3:9, 2Ti.1:3; θρησκεία, Jas.1:27.†
SYN.: see: ἁγνός.
Where it appears
Matthew3
Luke1
John4
Acts2
Romans1
1 Timothy2
2 Timothy2
Titus3
Hebrews1
James1
Revelation6
In the text
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.Matthew 23:26Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.Matthew 27:59And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,Luke 11:41But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.John 13:10Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.John 13:11For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.John 15:3Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.Acts 18:6And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.Acts 20:26Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.Romans 14:20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
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