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Lexicon :: Strong's G48 - hagnizō

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ἁγνίζω
Transliteration
hagnizō (Key)
Pronunciation
hag-nid'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:123,19

Strong’s Definitions

ἁγνίζω hagnízō, hag-nid'-zo; from G53; to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally):—purify (self).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G48 in the following manner: purify (5x), purify (one's) self (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G48 in the following manner: purify (5x), purify (one's) self (2x).

  1. ceremonially

    1. to make pure, purify, cleanse

  2. morally

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἁγνίζω hagnízō, hag-nid'-zo; from G53; to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally):—purify (self).
STRONGS G48:
ἁγνίζω; 1 aorist ἥγνισα; perfect participle active ἠγνικώς; passive ἡγνισμένος; 1 aorist passive ἡγνίσθην [Winer's Grammar, 252 (237)]; (ἁγνός); to purify;
1. ceremonially: ἐμαυτόν, John 11:55 (to cleanse themselves from levitical pollution by means of prayers, abstinence, washings, sacrifices); the passive has a reflexive force, to take upon oneself a purification, Acts 21:24, 26; Acts 24:18 (הזּיר, Numbers 6:3), and is used of Nazarites or those who had taken upon themselves a temporary or a life-long vow to abstain from wine and all kinds of intoxicating drink, from every defilement and from shaving the head [cf. BB. DD. under the word Nazarite].
2. morally: τὰς καρδίας, James 4:8; τὰς ψυχάς, 1 Peter 1:22; ἑαυτόν, 1 John 3:3. (Sophocles, Euripides, Plutarch, others.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Numbers
6:3
John
11:55
Acts
21:24; 21:26; 24:18
James
4:8
1 Peter
1:22
1 John
3:3

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G48 matches the Greek ἁγνίζω (hagnizō),
which occurs 7 times in 7 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 11:55

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:55 - It was now almost time for the Jewish Passover celebration, and many people from all over the country arrived in Jerusalem several days early so they could go through the purification ceremony before Passover began.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:24 - Go with them to the Temple and join them in the purification ceremony, paying for them to have their heads ritually shaved. Then everyone will know that the rumors are all false and that you yourself observe the Jewish laws.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:26 - So Paul went to the Temple the next day with the other men. They had already started the purification ritual, so he publicly announced the date when their vows would end and sacrifices would be offered for each of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 24:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:18 - My accusers saw me in the Temple as I was completing a purification ceremony. There was no crowd around me and no rioting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:8 - Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:22 - You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters.[fn] Love each other deeply with all your heart.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:3 - And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
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