49. hagnismos

Lexicon

hagnismos: Purification, cleansing

Original Word: ἁγνισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: hagnismos
Pronunciation: hag-nis-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (hag-nis-mos')
Definition: Purification, cleansing
Meaning: (ceremonial) purification.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purification.

From hagnizo; a cleansing (the act), i.e. (ceremonially) lustration -- purification.

see GREEK hagnizo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hagnizó
Definition
purification
NASB Translation
purification (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 49: ἁγνισμός

ἁγνισμός, (οῦ, ὁ, purification, lustration, (Dionysius Halicarnassus 3, 22, i., p. 469, 13; Plutarch, de defect. orac. 15): Acts 21:26 (equivalent to נֵזֶר, Numbers 6:5), Nazarite; see ἁγνίζω, 1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁγνίζω (hagnízō), meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of purification in the Old Testament is closely related to several Hebrew terms, including טָהֳרָה (tahorah, Strong's H2893), which refers to ceremonial cleanliness, and טָהֵר (taher, Strong's H2891), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify." These terms are used extensively in the Levitical laws concerning ritual purity and the requirements for worship in the temple.

Usage: The term ἁγνισμός is used in the New Testament to describe the act of purification, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context. It appears in contexts where individuals undergo a process to become ritually clean or to fulfill religious obligations.

Context: The concept of ἁγνισμός is rooted in the Jewish tradition of ritual purification, which was an essential aspect of maintaining holiness and cleanliness before God. In the New Testament, ἁγνισμός is mentioned in the context of the early Christian community's interaction with Jewish customs. For instance, in Acts 21:26, Paul participates in a purification ritual to demonstrate his respect for the law and to dispel rumors about his teachings: "So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went into the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them." (BSB)

This act of purification was not merely a physical cleansing but also held spiritual significance, symbolizing a person's dedication to God and readiness to participate in worship. The practice of ἁγνισμός underscores the importance of purity in one's relationship with God, reflecting a heart and life set apart for divine purposes.

In the broader theological context, ἁγνισμός can be seen as a precursor to the Christian understanding of sanctification, where believers are called to live lives that are holy and pleasing to God. The New Testament emphasizes that true purification comes through faith in Jesus Christ, who cleanses believers from sin and enables them to stand righteous before God.

Forms and Transliterations

αγνισμόν αγνισμου αγνισμού ἁγνισμοῦ agnismou hagnismou hagnismoû

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:26 N-GMS
GRK: ἡμερῶν τοῦ ἁγνισμοῦ ἕως οὗ
NAS: of the days of purification, until
KJV: of the days of purification, until
INT: days of the purification until that

Strong's Greek 49
1 Occurrence

ἁγνισμοῦ — 1 Occ.