53. hagnos

Lexicon

hagnos: Pure, chaste, holy

Original Word: ἁγνός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hagnos
Pronunciation: hag-nos'
Phonetic Spelling: (hag-nos')
Definition: Pure, chaste, holy
Meaning: (originally, in a condition prepared for worship), pure (either ethically, or ritually, ceremonially), chaste.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

chaste, clean, pure.

From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect -- chaste, clean, pure.

see GREEK hagios

HELPS Word-studies

53 hagnós (an adjective, which may be cognate with 40 /hágios, "holy," so TDNT, 1, 122) – properly, pure (to the core); virginal (chaste, unadultered); pure inside and out; holy because uncontaminated (undefiled from sin), i.e. without spoilation even within (even down to the center of one's being); not mixed with guilt or anything condemnable.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as hagios
Definition
free from ceremonial defilement, holy, sacred
NASB Translation
chaste (1), free from sin (1), innocent (1), pure (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 53: ἁγνός

ἁγνός, (ή, (ἅζομαι, see ἅγιος);

1. exciting reverence, venerable, sacred: πῦρ καί ἡ σποδός, 2 Macc. 13:8; Euripides, El. 812.

2. pure (Euripides, Or. 1604 ἁγνός γάρ εἰμί χεῖρας, ἀλλ' οὐ τάς φρένας, Hipp. 316f, ἁγνάς ... μίασμα);

a. pure from carnality, chaste, modest: Titus 2:5; παρθένος an unsullied virgin, 2 Corinthians 11:2 (4 Macc. 18:7).

b. pure from every fault, immaculate: 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Timothy 5:22; 1 Peter 3:2; 1 John 3:3 (of God (yet cf. ἐκεῖνος 1 b.)); James 3:17. (From Homer down.) (Cf. references under the word ἅγιος, at the end; Westc. on 1 John 3:3.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἅγος (hagos), meaning "sacred" or "holy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of purity in the Old Testament is often expressed through words such as טָהוֹר (tahor, Strong's Hebrew 2889), which denotes cleanness or purity, particularly in a ceremonial or moral sense. Another related term is זַךְ (zakh, Strong's Hebrew 2134), meaning pure or clear, often used in the context of pure gold or pure oil. These Hebrew terms parallel the Greek ἁγνός in conveying the idea of being free from impurity or defilement.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἁγνός is used to describe purity in various contexts, including moral purity, chastity, and the purity of heart and mind. It is often associated with the conduct and character expected of believers.

Context: The Greek word ἁγνός appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of purity in the life of a believer. It is used to describe the purity of heart and mind that is pleasing to God and is often linked with other virtues such as righteousness and holiness.

In Philippians 4:8, Paul exhorts believers to think on things that are true, honorable, right, pure (ἁγνός), lovely, and admirable, highlighting the importance of maintaining a pure thought life. Similarly, in 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul advises Timothy to keep himself pure, underscoring the necessity of personal holiness in ministry.

James 3:17 describes the wisdom from above as first pure (ἁγνός), then peaceable, gentle, and open to reason, indicating that true wisdom is characterized by purity. This purity is not merely external but is deeply rooted in the character and intentions of the heart.

The concept of ἁγνός also extends to relationships, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:2, where Paul expresses his desire to present the Corinthian church as a pure virgin to Christ, symbolizing spiritual fidelity and devotion.

The use of ἁγνός in the New Testament reflects a call to live a life set apart for God, free from the corruption and moral decay of the world. It is a reminder of the transformative power of the Gospel, which purifies and sanctifies believers, enabling them to reflect the holiness of God in their lives.

Forms and Transliterations

αγνα αγνά ἁγνά αγναί αγνας αγνάς ἁγνάς αγνη αγνή ἁγνή αγνην αγνήν ἁγνὴν αγνον αγνόν ἁγνὸν αγνος αγνός ἁγνός αγνού άγνου αγνους αγνούς ἁγνοὺς αγνών agna agnas agne agnē agnen agnēn agnon agnos agnous hagna hagná hagnas hagnás hagne hagnē hagnḗ hagnen hagnēn hagnḕn hagnon hagnòn hagnos hagnós hagnous hagnoùs

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 7:11 Adj-AMP
GRK: συνεστήσατε ἑαυτοὺς ἁγνοὺς εἶναι τῷ
NAS: yourselves to be innocent in the matter.
KJV: yourselves to be clear in this matter.
INT: you proved yourselves pure to be in this

2 Corinthians 11:2 Adj-AFS
GRK: ἀνδρὶ παρθένον ἁγνὴν παραστῆσαι τῷ
NAS: I might present you [as] a pure virgin.
KJV: that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin
INT: husband a virgin pure to present [you]

Philippians 4:8 Adj-NNP
GRK: δίκαια ὅσα ἁγνά ὅσα προσφιλῆ
NAS: whatever is pure, whatever
KJV: whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things
INT: right whatever pure whatever lovely

1 Timothy 5:22 Adj-AMS
GRK: ἀλλοτρίαις σεαυτὸν ἁγνὸν τήρει
NAS: keep yourself free from sin.
KJV: keep thyself pure.
INT: of others Yourself pure keep

Titus 2:5 Adj-AFP
GRK: σώφρονας ἁγνάς οἰκουργούς ἀγαθάς
NAS: [to be] sensible, pure, workers at home,
KJV: [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home,
INT: self-controlled pure keepers at home kind

James 3:17 Adj-NFS
GRK: πρῶτον μὲν ἁγνή ἐστιν ἔπειτα
NAS: is first pure, then
INT: first indeed pure is then

1 Peter 3:2 Adj-AFS
GRK: ἐν φόβῳ ἁγνὴν ἀναστροφὴν ὑμῶν
NAS: as they observe your chaste and respectful
KJV: your chaste conversation
INT: in fear pure conduct of you

1 John 3:3 Adj-NMS
GRK: καθὼς ἐκεῖνος ἁγνός ἐστιν
NAS: himself, just as He is pure.
KJV: he is pure.
INT: even as he pure is

Strong's Greek 53
8 Occurrences

ἁγνά — 1 Occ.
ἁγνάς — 1 Occ.
ἁγνή — 1 Occ.
ἁγνὴν — 2 Occ.
ἁγνὸν — 1 Occ.
ἁγνός — 1 Occ.
ἁγνοὺς — 1 Occ.