Strong's Lexicon katharismos: Cleansing, purification Original Word: καθαρισμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καθαρίζω (katharizō), meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2893 טָהֳרָה (tahorah): Refers to purity or cleanness, often used in the context of ritual purification. - H2892 טָהוֹר (tahor): Meaning clean or pure, used in both physical and moral contexts. Usage: The term "katharismos" refers to the act or process of cleansing or purification. In the New Testament, it is often used in both a physical and spiritual sense. Physically, it can refer to the cleansing of the body or objects, while spiritually, it denotes the purification of the soul from sin and moral defilement. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish culture, purification rituals were an essential part of religious life, as outlined in the Mosaic Law. These rituals were necessary for maintaining ceremonial cleanliness and were deeply embedded in the daily practices of the Jewish people. The concept of purification extended beyond physical cleanliness to include moral and spiritual purity, which was crucial for maintaining a right relationship with God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2512 katharismós (a masculine noun derived from 2511 /katharízō, "to purge") – purification, which results from God removing undesirable admixtures (eliminating impurities). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katharizó Definition a cleansing NASB Translation cleansing (2), purification (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2512: καθαρισμόςκαθαρισμός, καθαρισμοῦ, ὁ (καθαρίζω), a cleansing, purification; a ritual purgation or washing (Vulg.purgatio, pnrifcatio, emundatio): used with a genitive of the subjunctive, τῶν Ἰουδαίων, of the washings of the Jews before and after their meals, John 2:6; without a genitive, of baptism (a symbol of moral cleansing), John 3:25; with a genitive of the object, and that a person — of the levitical purification of women after childbirth, Luke 2:22; and of lepers, Mark 1:44; Luke 5:14; with a genitive of the thing, ἁμαρτιῶν or ἁμαρτημάτων, a cleansing from the guilt of sins (see καθαρίζω, 1 b. β.): wrought now by baptism, 2 Peter 1:9, now by the expiatory sacrifice of Christ, Hebrews 1:3 on which cf. Kurtz, Commentary, p. 70; (Exodus 30:10; τῆς ἁμαρτίας μου, Job 7:21; of an atonement, Lucian, asin. 22). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleansing, purificationFrom katharizo; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation -- cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying). see GREEK katharizo Forms and Transliterations καθαρισμον καθαρισμόν καθαρισμὸν καθαρισμου καθαρισμού καθαρισμοῦ καθαρισμώ katharismon katharismòn katharismou katharismoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 1:44 N-GMSGRK: περὶ τοῦ καθαρισμοῦ σου ἃ NAS: and offer for your cleansing what KJV: thy cleansing those things INT: for the cleansing of you what Luke 2:22 N-GMS Luke 5:14 N-GMS John 2:6 N-AMS John 3:25 N-GMS Hebrews 1:3 N-AMS 2 Peter 1:9 N-GMS Strong's Greek 2512 |
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