54. hagnotés

Lexicon

hagnotés: Purity, sincerity, chastity

Original Word: ἁγνότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hagnotés
Pronunciation: hag-NO-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (hag-not'-ace)
Definition: Purity, sincerity, chastity
Meaning: purity, chastity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purity, blamelessness

From hagnos; cleanness (the state), i.e. (figuratively) blamelessness -- pureness.

see GREEK hagnos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 54 hagnótēs – purity, even in inner make-up, i.e. real integrity. See 53 (hagnos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

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

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 54: ἁγνότης

ἁγνότης, (ητος, ἡ (ἁγνός), purity, uprightness of life 2 Corinthians 6:6; in 2 Corinthians 11:3 some critical authorities add καί τῆς ἁγνότητος after ἁπλότητος (so L Tr text, but Tr marginal reading WH brackets), others read τῆς ἁγνότητος καί before ἁπλότητος Found once in secular authors, see Boeckh, Corp. Inscriptions i., p. 583 no. 1133 1. xv. δικαιοσύνης ἕνεκεν καί ἁγνότητος.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁγνότης, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to purity and holiness, such as טָהוֹר (tahor, Strong's 2889) meaning "pure" and קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, Strong's 6918) meaning "holy." These terms convey the idea of being set apart for God and living in accordance with His standards.

Usage: The term ἁγνότης is used in the New Testament to describe a state of moral and spiritual purity. It is often associated with the conduct expected of believers, emphasizing a life free from corruption and sin.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, ἁγνότης is used to describe the purity and sincerity expected of Christians in their conduct and relationships. It is a quality that reflects the holiness of God and is a characteristic of those who are in Christ.
• Scriptural References: The term appears in 2 Corinthians 6:6, where Paul lists it among the qualities that commend his ministry: "in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love." Here, ἁγνότης is translated as "purity," highlighting the moral integrity and sincerity that should characterize Christian ministry and life.
• Theological Significance: ἁγνότης is closely related to the concept of holiness in the Christian life. It signifies a separation from sin and a dedication to God, reflecting the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the believer. This purity is not merely external but involves the inner life, including thoughts and intentions.
• Practical Application: Believers are called to pursue ἁγνότης as part of their sanctification process. This involves a conscious effort to live in a way that is pleasing to God, avoiding moral compromise, and maintaining integrity in all aspects of life. It is a call to reflect the character of Christ in one's daily walk.

Forms and Transliterations

αγνοτητι αγνότητι ἁγνότητι αγνοτητος ἁγνότητος agnoteti agnotēti agnotetos agnotētos hagnoteti hagnotēti hagnóteti hagnótēti hagnotetos hagnotētos hagnótetos hagnótētos

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 6:6 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν ἁγνότητι ἐν γνώσει
NAS: in purity, in knowledge, in patience,
KJV: By pureness, by knowledge,
INT: in purity in knowledge

2 Corinthians 11:3 N-GFS
GRK: καὶ τῆς ἁγνότητος τῆς εἰς
NAS: from the simplicity and purity [of devotion] to Christ.
INT: and the purity as to

Strong's Greek 54
2 Occurrences

ἁγνότητι — 1 Occ.
ἁγνότητος — 1 Occ.