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ἅγιος

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greekNew TestamentAdjective234 occurrences23 books223 verses

Definition

ἅγιος, -α, ον

(τό ἅγός, religious awe; ἅζω, to venerate), [in LXX chiefly for קֹ֫דֶשׁ ;]

primarily, dedicated to the gods, sacred (Hdt.; rare in Att., never in Hom., Hes. and Trag., who use ἁγνός), hence, holy, characteristic of God, separated to God, worthy of veneration.

1. Its highest application is to God himself, in his purity, majesty, and glory: Luke 1:49, John 17:11, Revelation 4:8. Hence

(a) of things and places which have a claim to reverence as sacred to God, e.g. the Temple: Matthew 24:15, Hebrews 9:1;

(b) of persons employed by him, as angels: 1 Thessalonians 3:13; prophets, Luke 1:70; apostles, Ephesians 3:5.

2. Applied to persons as separated to God's service:

(a) of Christ, Mark 1:24, John 6:69, Acts 4:30;

(b) of Christians, Acts 9:13, Romans 1:7, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 5:8.

3. In the moral sense of sharing God's purity: Mark 6:20, John 17:11, Acts 3:14, Revelation 3:7.

4. Of pure, clean sacrifices and offerings: 1 Corinthians 7:14, Ephesians 1:4.

Synonyms: ἁγνός, pure, both in ceremonial and spiritual sense; ἱερός (sacer), sacred, that which is inviolable because of its (external) relation to God; ὅσιος (sanctus as opposite to nefas), that which is based on everlasting ordinances of right. (Cf. Tr., Syn., §lxxxviii; DB, ii, 399 f.; Cremer, 34, 594-601; MM, VGT, see word)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

234 total
  1. Matthew 1:18ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
  2. Matthew 1:20Ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
  3. Matthew 3:11Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
  4. Matthew 4:5ἁγίαν · holy
    Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple.
  5. Matthew 7:6ἅγιον · holy
    Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
  6. Matthew 12:32Ἁγίου · Holy
    Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
  7. Matthew 24:15ἁγίῳ · [the] holy
    So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
  8. Matthew 27:52ἁγίων · saints
    The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
  9. Matthew 27:53ἁγίαν · holy
    After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.
  10. Matthew 28:19Ἁγίου · Holy
    Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
  11. Mark 1:8Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
  12. Mark 1:24Ἅγιος · Holy [One]
    “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
  13. Mark 3:29Ἅγιον · Holy
    But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
  14. Mark 6:20ἅγιον · holy
    …because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
  15. Mark 8:38ἁγίων · holy
    If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
  16. Mark 12:36Ἁγίῳ · Holy
    Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’
  17. Mark 13:11Ἅγιον · Holy
    But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
  18. Luke 1:15Ἁγίου · [with the] Holy
    …for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
  19. Luke 1:35Ἅγιον · [The] Holy; ἅγιον · Holy One
    The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
  20. Luke 1:41Ἁγίου · with [the] Holy
    When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
  21. Luke 1:49ἅγιον · Holy [is]
    For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
  22. Luke 1:67Ἁγίου · with [the] Holy
    Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
  23. Luke 1:70ἁγίων · holy
    …as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,
  24. Luke 1:72ἁγίας · holy
    …to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,
  25. Luke 2:23ἅγιον
    …(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),
  26. Luke 2:25Ἅγιον · [the] Holy
    Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  27. Luke 2:26Ἁγίου · Holy
    The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
  28. Luke 3:16Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
  29. Luke 3:22Ἅγιον · Holy
    …and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
  30. Luke 4:1Ἁγίου · of [the] Holy
    Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
  31. Luke 4:34Ἅγιος · Holy [One]
    “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
  32. Luke 9:26ἁγίων · holy
    If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
  33. Luke 10:21Ἁγίῳ · Holy
    At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  34. Luke 11:13Ἅγιον · [the] Holy
    So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
  35. Luke 12:10Ἅγιον · Holy
    And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
  36. Luke 12:12Ἅγιον · Holy
    For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”
  37. John 1:33Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
  38. John 6:69Ἅγιος · Holy One
    We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
  39. John 14:26Ἅγιον · Holy
    But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
  40. John 17:11ἅγιε · Holy
    I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.
  41. John 20:22Ἅγιον · [the] Holy
    When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
  42. Acts 1:2Ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    …until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.
  43. Acts 1:5Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
  44. Acts 1:8Ἁγίου · Holy
    But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
  45. Acts 1:16Ἅγιον · Holy
    “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
  46. Acts 2:4Ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
  47. Acts 2:33Ἁγίου · Holy
    Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
  48. Acts 2:38Ἁγίου · Holy
    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  49. Acts 3:14Ἅγιον · Holy
    You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.