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ἁγνός

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greekNew TestamentAdjective8 occurrences7 books8 verses

Definition

ἁγνός, -ή, -όν

(ἅγος, see: ἅγιος), [in LXX chiefly for טָהוֹר (Pss, and Pr. only), also 2Ma.13.8, 4Ma.18.7, al. ;]

1. free from ceremonial defilement, in a condition prepared for worship (for exx. of pagan usage, V. MM, VGT, see word).

2. holy, sacred, venerable (II Mac, l.with).

3. As in OT (cl.), pure, chaste, undefiled, guiltless;

(a) of persons: 2 Corinthians 7:11; 11:12, 1 Timothy 5:22, Titus 2:5, 1 John 3:3;

(b) of things: Philippians 4:8, James 3:17, 1 Peter 3:2.

Synonyms: εἰλικρινής (which see), pure, primarily as winnowed, purged, first found in ethical sense in NT (sincere). On the equivalence of ἁ. and καθαρός (which see), see DCG, ii, 459a though Westc. (Epp. Jo., 101) notes a distinction between them.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 7:11ἁγνοὺς · innocent
    Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:2ἁγνὴν · [as] a pure
    I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
  3. Philippians 4:8ἁγνά · [is] pure
    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:22ἁγνὸν · pure
    Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
  5. Titus 2:5ἁγνάς · pure
    …to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
  6. James 3:17ἁγνή · pure
    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
  7. 1 Peter 3:2ἁγνὴν · pure
    …when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.
  8. 1 John 3:3ἁγνός · pure
    And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.