47. hagneia

Lexicon

hagneia: Purity, Chastity

Original Word: ἁγνεία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hagneia
Pronunciation: hag-NAY-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (hag-ni'-ah)
Definition: Purity, Chastity
Meaning: purity, chastity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purity.

From hagnos; cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity -- purity.

see GREEK hagnos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hagnos
Definition
purity
NASB Translation
purity (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 47: ἁγνεία

ἁγνεία (WH ἁγνία (see Iota)), (ας, ἡ, (ἁγνεύω), purity, sinlessness of life: 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 5:2. (Of a Nazarite, Numbers 6:2, 21.) (From Sophocles O. T. 864 down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἁγνός (hagnos), meaning "pure" or "chaste."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁγνεία, the concept of purity and holiness is prevalent in the Old Testament. Corresponding Hebrew terms include:
• קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh) • Strong's Hebrew 6944, meaning "holiness" or "sacredness."
• טָהוֹר (tahor) • Strong's Hebrew 2889, meaning "clean" or "pure."
• זַךְ (zakh) • Strong's Hebrew 2134, meaning "pure" or "clear."

These Hebrew terms, like ἁγνεία, emphasize the importance of moral and spiritual purity as a reflection of one's relationship with God.

Usage: The word ἁγνεία is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of moral and spiritual purity, often in the context of personal conduct and character. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a life that is untainted by sin or moral compromise.

Context: The concept of ἁγνεία is deeply rooted in the biblical call to holiness and purity. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the conduct expected of believers who are called to live in a manner that reflects their faith and commitment to God. The Apostle Paul, in his pastoral epistles, emphasizes the importance of ἁγνεία as a virtue that should be evident in the lives of church leaders and members alike. For instance, in 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul exhorts Timothy to set an example for the believers "in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity (ἁγνεία)." This highlights the integral role of purity in the life of a believer, not only in personal morality but also in public witness.

The pursuit of ἁγνεία is seen as a response to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to live in accordance with God's standards. It is a reflection of the inner renewal that comes from a relationship with Christ, leading to outward expressions of holiness. The call to ἁγνεία is not merely about abstaining from sinful behaviors but involves cultivating a heart and mind that are aligned with God's will.

In the broader biblical narrative, ἁγνεία is connected to the concept of sanctification, where believers are set apart for God's purposes. This purity is both a gift and a responsibility, as Christians are called to live out their identity as God's holy people in a world that often opposes such values.

Forms and Transliterations

αγνεία ἁγνείᾳ αγνείαν αγνείας αγνια ἁγνίᾳ agneia hagneia hagneíāi

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 4:12 N-DFS
GRK: πίστει ἐν ἁγνείᾳ
NAS: faith [and] purity, show
KJV: faith, in purity.
INT: faith in purity

1 Timothy 5:2 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πάσῃ ἁγνείᾳ
NAS: as sisters, in all purity.
KJV: with all purity.
INT: with all purity

Strong's Greek 47
2 Occurrences

ἁγνείᾳ — 2 Occ.