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καθαρός

katharoscleanHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective27 occurrences12 books23 verses

Definition

καθαρός, -ά, -όν

[in LXX chiefly for טָהוֹר ;]

pure, clean.

1. Physically: Matthew 23:26; 27:59, John 13:10-11 (fig.), John 15:3 (figuratively, as of a vine cleansed by pruning), Hebrews 10:22, Revelation 15:6; 19:8, 14; 21:18, 21.

2. Ceremonially: Luke 11:41, Romans 14:20, Titus 1:15.

3. Ethically;

(a) of persons: John 13:16, Acts 18:6, Titus 1:15; ό κ. τῇ καρδίᾳ (καθαρὸς χεῖρας, Hdt., i, 35), Matthew 5:8; before ἀπό (cl. with genitive simp.; ΒΙ., § 36, 11; Deiss., BS, 196; MM, Exp., xv), Acts 20:26;

(b) of things: καρδία, 1 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 2:22; συνείδησις, 1 Timothy 3:9, 2 Timothy 1:3; θρησκεία, James 1:27.

Synonyms: see: ἁγνός.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as καθαρός:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

27 total
  1. Matthew 5:8καθαροὶ · pure
    Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  2. Matthew 23:26καθαρόν · clean
    Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.
  3. Matthew 27:59καθαρᾷ · a clean
    So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
  4. Luke 11:41καθαρὰ · clean
    But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.
  5. John 13:10καθαρὸς · clean; καθαροί · clean
    Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”
  6. John 13:11καθαροί · are clean
    For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”
  7. John 15:3καθαροί · clean
    You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
  8. Acts 18:6καθαρὸς · innocent [of it]
    But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
  9. Acts 20:26καθαρός · innocent
    Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.
  10. Romans 14:20καθαρά · clean
    Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.
  11. 1 Timothy 1:5καθαρᾶς · a pure
    The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
  12. 1 Timothy 3:9καθαρᾷ · a clear
    They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
  13. 2 Timothy 1:3καθαρᾷ · a clear
    I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
  14. 2 Timothy 2:22καθαρᾶς · a pure
    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  15. Titus 1:15καθαρὰ · pure; καθαροῖς · pure; καθαρόν · [is] pure
    To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
  16. Hebrews 10:22καθαρῷ · with pure
    …let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
  17. James 1:27καθαρὰ · Pure
    Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
  18. 1 Peter 1:22καθαρᾶς · a pure
    Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
  19. Revelation 15:6καθαρὸν · clean
    And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests.
  20. Revelation 19:8καθαρόν · [and] pure
    She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
  21. Revelation 19:14καθαρόν · [and] pure
    The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.
  22. Revelation 21:18καθαρὸν · of pure; καθαρῷ · pure as
    The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.
  23. Revelation 21:21καθαρὸν · [was] pure
    And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.