The meaning of “ἁγνός”
Understanding hagnós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
chaste, clean, pure. - properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
ἁγνός
chaste, clean, pure. - properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 11:2 | “For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” Word: ἁγνός (hagnós) | |
| Philippians 4:8 | “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Word: ἁγνός (hagnós) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:22 | “Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.” Word: ἁγνός (hagnós) | |
| Titus 2:5 | “To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” Word: ἁγνός (hagnós) | |
| 1 Peter 3:2 | “While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.” Word: ἁγνός (hagnós) |