The meaning of “ἁγνίζω”
Understanding hagnízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
purify (self). - to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally)
ἁγνίζω
purify (self). - to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:55 | “And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.” Word: ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) | |
| Acts 21:26 | “Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.” Word: ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) | |
| James 4:8 | “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” Word: ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) | |
| 1 Peter 1:22 | “Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:” Word: ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) | |
| 1 John 3:3 | “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” Word: ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) |