2514. katharotés

Lexicon

katharotés: Purity, cleanness

Original Word: καθαρότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: katharotés
Pronunciation: kath-ar-ot'-ace
Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ar-ot'-ace)
Definition: Purity, cleanness
Meaning: cleanness, purity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purification.

From katharos; cleanness (ceremonially) -- purification.

see GREEK katharos

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 Origin
from katharos
Definition
cleanness
NASB Translation
cleansing (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2514: καθαρότης

καθαρότης, καθαροτητος, ἡ (καθαρός), cleanness, purity; in a levitical sense, τίνος, Hebrews 9:13. (Xenophon, mem. 2, 1, 22; Plato, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from καθαρός (katharos), meaning "clean" or "pure."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2891 טָהֵר (taher): To be clean, pure.
• H2889 טָהוֹר (tahor): Clean, pure.
• H2134 זַכּוּת (zakkuth): Purity, cleanness.

These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the concept of purity, both in a ritualistic and moral sense, reflecting the continuity of this theme throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term καθαρότης is used in the New Testament to denote moral and spiritual purity, often in the context of ethical conduct and holiness.

Context: The Greek term καθαρότης (katharotēs) appears in the New Testament to emphasize the importance of purity in the life of a believer. This purity is not merely external but is deeply rooted in the moral and spiritual dimensions of a person's life. The concept of καθαρότης is closely associated with holiness and righteousness, reflecting a life that is free from the corruption of sin and aligned with God's will.

In 2 Corinthians 6:6, Paul uses καθαρότης to describe the qualities that commend his ministry, listing it among other virtues such as knowledge, patience, and kindness: "in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love." Here, καθαρότης underscores the integrity and moral uprightness expected of those who serve in the ministry.

The pursuit of καθαρότης is a recurring theme in the New Testament, where believers are called to live lives that reflect the purity of Christ. This involves a transformation of the heart and mind, leading to actions that are pleasing to God. The call to purity is not only personal but also communal, as the church is urged to maintain purity in doctrine and practice.

Theologically, καθαρότης is linked to the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. It is both a gift and a responsibility, as Christians are called to actively pursue purity while relying on God's grace.

Forms and Transliterations

καθαροτητα καθαρότητα καθάρσεως κάθαρσιν katharoteta katharotēta katharóteta katharótēta

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 9:13 N-AFS
GRK: τῆς σαρκὸς καθαρότητα
NAS: sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh,
KJV: to the purifying of the flesh:
INT: of the flesh purification

Strong's Greek 2514
1 Occurrence

καθαρότητα — 1 Occ.