Greek Word Study · Strong’s G48
ἁγνίζω
hagnizō · “to purify”
Used 7 times across 5 books
Definition
ἁγνίζω (> ἁγνός),
[in LXX always ceremonially, chiefly for קָדַשׁ ;]
to purify, cleanse from defilement;
(a) ceremonially: Jhn.11:55, Act.21:24, 26 24:18;
(b) morally: Jas.4:8, 1Pe.1:22, 1Jn.3:3.
† SYN.: καθαρίζω, which see (and see: ἁγνός).
[in LXX always ceremonially, chiefly for קָדַשׁ ;]
to purify, cleanse from defilement;
(a) ceremonially: Jhn.11:55, Act.21:24, 26 24:18;
(b) morally: Jas.4:8, 1Pe.1:22, 1Jn.3:3.
† SYN.: καθαρίζω, which see (and see: ἁγνός).
Where it appears
John1
Acts3
James1
1 Peter1
1 John1
In the text
John 11:55And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.Acts 21:24Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.Acts 21:26Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.Acts 24:18Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.James 4:8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.1 Peter 1:22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:1 John 3:3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
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