Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καθαίρω”
Understanding kathaírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
purge. - to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune - figuratively, to expiate
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καθαίρω
Phonetickath-ah'-ee-ro
Transliterationkathaírō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
purge. - to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune - figuratively, to expiate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 15:2 | “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” Word: καθαίρω (kathaírō) | |
| Hebrews 10:2 | “For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.” Word: καθαίρω (kathaírō) |