Strong's Lexicon hagnismos: Purification, cleansing Original Word: ἁγνισμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁγνίζω (hagnizō), meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with purification is טָהֳרָה (tahorah), Strong's Hebrew 2893, which also denotes cleanliness or purification, particularly in a ceremonial context. Usage: The term "hagnismos" refers to the process or state of purification, often in a ceremonial or ritualistic context. It implies a cleansing from defilement, whether physical, moral, or spiritual. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of purifying oneself in accordance with religious practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, 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 often required after certain events or before participating in religious activities. The concept of purification extended beyond physical cleanliness to include moral and spiritual purity, reflecting a heart set apart for God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hagnizó Definition purification NASB Translation purification (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 49: ἁγνισμόςἁγνισμός, (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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance purification. From hagnizo; a cleansing (the act), i.e. (ceremonially) lustration -- purification. see GREEK hagnizo Forms and Transliterations αγνισμόν αγνισμου αγνισμού ἁγνισμοῦ agnismou hagnismou hagnismoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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