Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διακαθαρίζω”
Understanding diakatharízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
thoroughly purge. - to cleanse perfectly, i.e. (specially) winnow
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διακαθαρίζω
Phoneticdee-ak-ath-ar-id'-zo
Transliterationdiakatharízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
thoroughly purge. - to cleanse perfectly, i.e. (specially) winnow
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:12 | “Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Word: διακαθαρίζω (diakatharízō) | |
| Luke 3:17 | “Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.” Word: διακαθαρίζω (diakatharízō) |