Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἁγνεία”
Understanding hagneía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
purity. - cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity
G47
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἁγνεία
Phonetichag-ni'-ah
Transliterationhagneía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
purity. - cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 4:12 | “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Word: ἁγνεία (hagneía) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:2 | “The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.” Word: ἁγνεία (hagneía) |