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The meaning of ἀκαθάρτης

Understanding akathártēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

filthiness. - impurity (the state), morally

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ἀκαθάρτης

Phoneticak-ath-ar'-tace
Transliterationakathártēs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

filthiness. - impurity (the state), morally

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

Word: ἀκαθάρτης (akathártēs)

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