Strong's Lexicon katharotés: Purity, cleanness Original Word: καθαρότης Word Origin: Derived from καθαρός (katharos), meaning "clean" or "pure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with purity is טָהֳרָה (tahorah), Strong's Hebrew 2893, which also denotes cleanliness and purity, especially in a ritualistic or moral sense. Usage: The term "katharotés" refers to the state of being clean or pure, both in a physical and moral sense. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the purity of heart and life that is expected of believers. This purity is not just an external cleanliness but an internal state of holiness and righteousness before God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, purity was often associated with religious rituals and cleanliness laws. For the Jews, purity was a significant aspect of the Law of Moses, with numerous regulations concerning what was clean and unclean. In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles emphasized the importance of inner purity over mere external observance. This shift highlighted the transformation of the heart as central to the Christian faith. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2514 katharótēs (a feminine noun) – purification, particularly a type resulting from ceremonial cleansing (making acceptable offerings). See 2513 (katharos). [In contrast, 2512 /katharismós ("purification") focuses on the divine source (the Lord), bringing the cleansing about which makes something unmixed (pure).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katharos Definition cleanness NASB Translation cleansing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2514: καθαρότηςκαθαρότης, καθαροτητος, ἡ (καθαρός), cleanness, purity; in a levitical sense, τίνος, Hebrews 9:13. (Xenophon, mem. 2, 1, 22; Plato, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance purification. From katharos; cleanness (ceremonially) -- purification. see GREEK katharos Forms and Transliterations καθαροτητα καθαρότητα καθάρσεως κάθαρσιν katharoteta katharotēta katharóteta katharótētaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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