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Lexicon :: Strong's G2508 - kathairō

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καθαίρω
Transliteration
kathairō (Key)
Pronunciation
kath-ah'-ee-ro
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
2x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
2x in 2 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:413,381

Strong’s Definitions

καθαίρω kathaírō, kath-ah'-ee-ro; from G2513; to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate:—purge.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G2508 in the following manner: purge (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G2508 in the following manner: purge (2x).

  1. to cleanse, of filth impurity, etc

    1. to prune trees and vines from useless shoots

    2. metaph. from guilt, to expiate

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καθαίρω kathaírō, kath-ah'-ee-ro; from G2513; to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate:—purge.
STRONGS G2508:
καθαίρω; perfect passive participle κεκαθαρμενος; (καθαρός); to cleanse, properly, from filth, impurity, etc.; trees and vines (from useless shoots), to prune, John 15:2 (δένδρα... ὑποτεμνομενα καθαίρεται, Philo de agric. § 2 (cf. de somniis ii. § 9 middle)); metaphorically, from guilt, to expiate: passive Hebrews 10:2 R G (see καθαρίζω, at the beginning) (Jeremiah 13:27; and so in Greek writings from Herodotus down). (Compare: διακαθαίρω, ἐκκαθαίρω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Jeremiah
13:27
John
15:2
Hebrews
10:2

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Strong's Number G2508 matches the Greek καθαίρω (kathairō),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:2 - Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:2 - Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins?
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