Definition
ἁγνίζω (> ἁγνός),
[in LXX always ceremonially, chiefly for קָדַשׁ ;]
to purify, cleanse from defilement;
(a) ceremonially: John 11:55, Acts 21:24, 26; 24:18;
(b) morally: James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:3.
Synonyms: καθαρίζω, which see (and see: ἁγνός).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἁγνίζω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- John 11:55ἁγνίσωσιν · purifyNow the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.
- Acts 21:24ἁγνίσθητι · purify yourselfTake these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
- Acts 21:26ἁγνισθεὶς · [and] purified himselfSo the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.
- Acts 24:18ἡγνισμένον · I was ceremonially cleanAt the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
- James 4:8ἁγνίσατε · purifyDraw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
- 1 Peter 1:22ἡγνικότες · [Since] you have purifiedSince 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.
- 1 John 3:3ἁγνίζει · purifiesAnd everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.