2512. katharismos

Lexicon

katharismos: Cleansing, purification

Original Word: καθαρισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: katharismos
Pronunciation: kath-ar-is-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ar-is-mos')
Definition: Cleansing, purification
Meaning: cleansing, purifying, purification, literal, ceremonial, or moral; met: expiation.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cleansing, purification

From katharizo; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation -- cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).

see GREEK katharizo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2512 katharismós (a masculine noun derived from 2511 /katharízō, "to purge") – purification, which results from God removing undesirable admixtures (eliminating impurities).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from katharizó
Definition
a cleansing
NASB Translation
cleansing (2), purification (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2512: καθαρισμός

καθαρισμός, καθαρισμοῦ, ὁ (καθαρίζω), a cleansing, purification; a ritual purgation or washing (Vulg.purgatio, pnrifcatio, emundatio): used with a genitive of the subjunctive, τῶν Ἰουδαίων, of the washings of the Jews before and after their meals, John 2:6; without a genitive, of baptism (a symbol of moral cleansing), John 3:25; with a genitive of the object, and that a person — of the levitical purification of women after childbirth, Luke 2:22; and of lepers, Mark 1:44; Luke 5:14; with a genitive of the thing, ἁμαρτιῶν or ἁμαρτημάτων, a cleansing from the guilt of sins (see καθαρίζω, 1 b. β.): wrought now by baptism, 2 Peter 1:9, now by the expiatory sacrifice of Christ, Hebrews 1:3 on which cf. Kurtz, Commentary, p. 70; (Exodus 30:10; τῆς ἁμαρτίας μου, Job 7:21; of an atonement, Lucian, asin. 22).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2893 טָהֳרָה (tahorah): Refers to purity or cleanness, often used in the context of ritual purity.
• H2892 טָהוֹר (tahor): Meaning clean or pure, used to describe both physical and moral purity.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term καθαρισμός, illustrating its significance in both Jewish tradition and Christian theology. The concept of purification remains a central theme in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace in the life of a believer.

Usage: The word καθαρισμός is used in the New Testament to describe various forms of purification, including ritual cleansing under the Mosaic Law, as well as the spiritual purification that comes through Christ.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, καθαρισμός is often associated with Jewish purification rites, which were an integral part of the Mosaic Law. These rites included various washings and sacrifices intended to restore ritual purity. The concept of purification is also extended to the spiritual realm, where it signifies the cleansing of sin and moral impurity through faith in Jesus Christ.

• Biblical References:
• Mark 7:4: "And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and dining couches."
• John 2:6: "Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons."
• Hebrews 1:3: "After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."
• 2 Peter 1:9: "But whoever lacks these qualities is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that he has been cleansed from his past sins."

• Theological Significance: The concept of καθαρισμός underscores the necessity of purity before God, both in the Old and New Covenants. In the Old Testament, physical and ceremonial purity was emphasized, while the New Testament highlights the internal, spiritual purification achieved through Christ's atoning sacrifice. This purification is essential for believers to maintain fellowship with God and to live a life that reflects His holiness.

Forms and Transliterations

καθαρισμον καθαρισμόν καθαρισμὸν καθαρισμου καθαρισμού καθαρισμοῦ καθαρισμώ katharismon katharismòn katharismou katharismoû

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 1:44 N-GMS
GRK: περὶ τοῦ καθαρισμοῦ σου ἃ
NAS: and offer for your cleansing what
KJV: thy cleansing those things
INT: for the cleansing of you what

Luke 2:22 N-GMS
GRK: ἡμέραι τοῦ καθαρισμοῦ αὐτῶν κατὰ
NAS: the days for their purification according
KJV: of her purification according
INT: days of the purification of them according to

Luke 5:14 N-GMS
GRK: περὶ τοῦ καθαρισμοῦ σου καθὼς
NAS: and make an offering for your cleansing, just
KJV: for thy cleansing, according as Moses
INT: for the cleansing of you as

John 2:6 N-AMS
GRK: κατὰ τὸν καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων
NAS: for the Jewish custom of purification, containing
KJV: after the manner of the purifying of the Jews,
INT: acccording to to the purification of the Jews

John 3:25 N-GMS
GRK: Ἰουδαίου περὶ καθαρισμοῦ
NAS: with a Jew about purification.
KJV: and the Jews about purifying.
INT: [some] Jews about purification

Hebrews 1:3 N-AMS
GRK: δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ καθαρισμὸν τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν
NAS: When He had made purification of sins,
INT: power of him [the] purification of sins

2 Peter 1:9 N-GMS
GRK: λαβὼν τοῦ καθαρισμοῦ τῶν πάλαι
NAS: having forgotten [his] purification from his former
KJV: and hath forgotten that he was purged from his
INT: having reveived the purification the of old

Strong's Greek 2512
7 Occurrences

καθαρισμὸν — 2 Occ.
καθαρισμοῦ — 5 Occ.