Strong's Lexicon ekkathairó: To cleanse thoroughly, to purge, to purify Original Word: ἐκκαθαίρω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of" or "from") and καθαίρω (kathairó, meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐκκαθαίρω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like טָהֵר (taher, Strong's H2891), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify," and זָכָה (zakah, Strong's H2135), meaning "to be clear" or "to be pure." Usage: The verb ἐκκαθαίρω (ekkathairó) is used to describe the act of cleansing or purifying something completely. It implies a thorough removal of impurities or unwanted elements. In a biblical context, it often refers to spiritual or moral purification, aligning with the idea of sanctification and holiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, purification was a significant concept, both in religious and secular contexts. Ritual cleansing was common in Greek religious practices, and the idea of purification extended to moral and ethical dimensions. In the Jewish tradition, purification was also a critical aspect of religious observance, with various laws and rituals dedicated to maintaining ceremonial cleanliness. The New Testament usage of ἐκκαθαίρω reflects these cultural understandings, emphasizing the need for spiritual purity and holiness in the life of believers. HELPS Word-studies 1571 ekkathaírō (from 1537 /ek, "completely out" and 2513 /katharós, "purge, cleanse") – "cleanse out, clean thoroughly" (J. Thayer) with the outcome of deeper sanctification. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and kathairó Definition to cleanse thoroughly NASB Translation clean (1), cleanses (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1571: ἐκκαθαίρωἐκκαθαίρω: 1 aorist ἐξεκάθαρα (on the ἆ cf. Buttmann, 41 (35)); (ἐκ either equivalent to utterly or for ἐκ τίνος); in Greek writings from Homer, Iliad 2, 153 down; to cleanse out, clean thoroughly: ἐμαυτόν ἀπό τίνος, to avoid defilement from one and so keep oneself pure, 2 Timothy 2:21; with the accusative of the thing by the removal of which something is made clean (A. V. purge out), 1 Corinthians 5:7. (For צָרַף equivalent to to cleanse, Judges 7:4 variant; for בִּעֵר equivalent to to take away, Deuteronomy 26:13.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance purge out. From ek and kathairo; to cleanse thoroughly -- purge (out). see GREEK ek see GREEK kathairo Forms and Transliterations εκκαθαρατε εκκαθάρατε ἐκκαθάρατε εκκαθαρη εκκαθάρη ἐκκαθάρῃ εκκαθαριεί εκκαθαριείς εκκάθαρον εκκαίδεκα εκκαιδεκάτη εκκαιδέκατος εξεκάθαρα ekkatharate ekkathárate ekkathare ekkatharē ekkathárei ekkathárēiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:7 V-AMA-2PGRK: ἐκκαθάρατε τὴν παλαιὰν NAS: Clean out the old leaven KJV: Purge out therefore the old INT: cleanse out the old 2 Timothy 2:21 V-ASA-3S Strong's Greek 1571 |
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