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Lexicon :: Strong's G167 - akatharsia

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ἀκαθαρσία
Transliteration
akatharsia (Key)
Pronunciation
ak-ath-ar-see'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TDNT Reference: 3:427,381

Strong’s Definitions

ἀκαθαρσία akatharsía, ak-ath-ar-see'-ah; from G169; impurity (the quality), physically or morally:—uncleanness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 10x

The KJV translates Strong's G167 in the following manner: uncleanness (10x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 10x
The KJV translates Strong's G167 in the following manner: uncleanness (10x).

  1. uncleanness

    1. physical

    2. in a moral sense: the impurity of lustful, luxurious, profligate living

      1. of impure motives

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀκαθαρσία akatharsía, ak-ath-ar-see'-ah; from G169; impurity (the quality), physically or morally:—uncleanness.
STRONGS G167:
ἀκαθαρσία, -ας, ἡ, (ἀκάθαρτος) [from Hippocrates down], uncleanness;
a. physical: Matthew 23:27.
b. in a moral sense, the impurity of lustful, luxurious, profligate living: Romans 1:24; Romans 6:19; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; used of impure motives in 1 Thessalonians 2:3. (Demosthenes, p. 553, 12.) Cf. Tittmann i., p. 150f.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
23:27
Romans
1:24; 6:19
2 Corinthians
12:21
Galatians
5:19
Ephesians
4:19; 5:3
Colossians
3:5
1 Thessalonians
2:3; 4:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G167 matches the Greek ἀκαθαρσία (akatharsia),
which occurs 10 times in 10 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 23:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:27 -

“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which look beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:24 -

Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their own hearts to [sexual] impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them [abandoning them to the degrading power of sin],

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 6:19 - I am speaking in [familiar] human terms because of your natural limitations [your spiritual immaturity]. For just as you presented your bodily members as slaves to impurity and to [moral] lawlessness, leading to further lawlessness, so now offer your members [your abilities, your talents] as slaves to righteousness, leading to [fn]sanctification [that is, being set apart for God’s purpose].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:21 - I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality and decadence which they formerly practiced.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:19 - Now the practices of the [fn]sinful nature are clearly evident: they are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:19 - And they, [the ungodly in their spiritual apathy], having become callous and unfeeling, have given themselves over [as prey] to unbridled sensuality, eagerly craving the practice of every kind of impurity [that their desires may demand].

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:3 -

But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:5 -

So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:3 - For our appeal does not come from delusion or impure motives, nor [is it motivated] by deceit [our message is complete, accurate, and based on the truth—it does not change].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:7 - For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness [to be dedicated, and set apart by behavior that pleases Him, whether in public or in private].
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