The meaning of “καθαρός”

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

G2513

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

καθαρός

Phonetickath-ar-os'

Transliterationkatharós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity clean, clear, pure. - clean (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

24 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 23:26	“Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.”
John 13:11	“For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.”
Romans 14:20	“For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.”
2 Timothy 2:22	“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
Hebrews 10:22	“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”

Total Occurrences

24x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew3

Luke1

John3

Acts2

Romans1

1 Timothy2

2 Timothy2

Titus1

Hebrews1

James1

1 Peter1

Revelation6

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