Definition
καθαρίζω
(Hellenistic-FlJ, Inscr.-for Attic καθαίρω, which see, on the vulgar -ερ-, Matthew 8:3, Mark 1:42, see Bl., § 6, 1; Thackeray, Gr., 74) [in LXX chiefly for טָהֵר ;]
to cleanse, make clean.
1. In physical sense: with accusative of thing(s), figuratively, Matthew 23:25-26, Luke 11:39; of disease (leprosy), with accusative of person(s), Matthew 8:2-3; 10:8; 11:5, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 4:27; 5:12-13; 7:22; 17:14, 17; ἡ λέπρα ἐκαθερίσθη (on the spelling see supr.), Matthew 8:3.
2. In ethical sense: τ. καρδίας, Acts 15:9 (cf. Sir.38.10); τ. χεῖρας, James 4:8; λαὸν ἑαυτῷ, Titus 2:14; τ. ἐκκλησίαν, Ephesians 5:26; with accusative of person(s) (of thing(s)), before ἀπό (131., § 36, 9; Deiss., BS, 216 f.), 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 9:14, 1 John 1:7, John 1:9.
3. In ceremonial sense: Mark 7:19, Acts 10:15; 11:9, Hebrews 9:22-23; 10:2 (cf. δια-καθαρίζω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as καθαρίζω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
31 total
- Matthew 8:2καθαρίσαι · make me cleanSuddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Matthew 8:3καθαρίσθητι · Be clean; ἐκαθαρίσθη · was cleansedJesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
- Matthew 10:8καθαρίζετε · cleanseHeal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
- Matthew 11:5καθαρίζονται · are cleansedThe blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
- Matthew 23:25καθαρίζετε · You cleanWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.
- Matthew 23:26καθάρισον · cleanBlind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.
- Mark 1:40καθαρίσαι · make me cleanThen a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Mark 1:41καθαρίσθητι · Be cleanMoved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
- Mark 1:42ἐκαθαρίσθη · [the man] was cleansedAnd immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed.
- Mark 7:19καθαρίζων · are clean…because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)
- Luke 4:27ἐκαθαρίσθη · was cleansedAnd there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
- Luke 5:12καθαρίσαι · make me cleanWhile Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Luke 5:13καθαρίσθητι · Be cleanJesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.
- Luke 7:22καθαρίζονται · are cleansedSo He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
- Luke 11:39καθαρίζετε · cleanThen the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.
- Luke 17:14ἐκαθαρίσθησαν · they were cleansedWhen Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.
- Luke 17:17ἐκαθαρίσθησαν · cleansed“Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine?
- Acts 10:15ἐκαθάρισεν · has made cleanThe voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”
- Acts 11:9ἐκαθάρισεν · has made cleanBut the voice spoke from heaven a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’
- Acts 15:9καθαρίσας · [for] He cleansedHe made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1καθαρίσωμεν · let us cleanseTherefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- Ephesians 5:26καθαρίσας · cleansing [her]…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
- Titus 2:14καθαρίσῃ · to purifyHe gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Hebrews 9:14καθαριεῖ · purify…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
- Hebrews 9:22καθαρίζεται · must be purifiedAccording to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
- Hebrews 9:23καθαρίζεσθαι · to be purifiedSo it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
- Hebrews 10:2κεκαθαρισμένους · would have been cleansedIf it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins.
- James 4:8καθαρίσατε · CleanseDraw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
- 1 John 1:7καθαρίζει · cleansesBut if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
- 1 John 1:9καθαρίσῃ · to cleanseIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.