The meaning of “ἁγιάζω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἁγιάζω

Phonetichag-ee-ad'-zo

Transliterationhagiázō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hallow, be holy, sanctify. - to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate - (mentally) to venerate

Scripture References

26 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 23:17	“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?”
John 17:17	“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
Romans 15:16	“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.”
Ephesians 5:26	“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,”
1 Timothy 4:5	“For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”

Total Occurrences

26x

Most Frequent Book

Hebrews

Book Distribution

Matthew3

Luke1

John3

Acts2

Romans1

1 Corinthians3

Ephesians1

1 Thessalonians1

1 Timothy1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews6

1 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation1

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