◄ 49. hagnismos ►
Strong's Lexicon hagnismos: Purification, cleansing Original Word: ἁγνισμός Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: hagnismos Pronunciation: hag-nis-MOS Phonetic Spelling: (hag-nis-mos') Definition: (ceremonial) purification. Meaning: The noun ἁγνισμός refers to the act of purification or the process of making something ceremonially clean. It often implies a ritualistic or spiritual cleansing. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁγνίζω (hagnízō), meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of purification in the Old Testament is closely related to several Hebrew terms, including טָהֳרָה (tahorah, Strong's H2893), which refers to ceremonial cleanliness, and טָהֵר (taher, Strong's H2891), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify." These terms are used extensively in the Levitical laws concerning ritual purity and the requirements for worship in the temple. Usage: The term ἁγνισμός is used in the New Testament to describe the act of purification, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context. It appears in contexts where individuals undergo a process to become ritually clean or to fulfill religious obligations. Context: The concept of ἁγνισμός is rooted in the Jewish tradition of ritual purification, which was an essential aspect of maintaining holiness and cleanliness before God. In the New Testament, ἁγνισμός is mentioned in the context of the early Christian community's interaction with Jewish customs. For instance, in Acts 21:26, Paul participates in a purification ritual to demonstrate his respect for the law and to dispel rumors about his teachings: "So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went into the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them." (BSB) This act of purification was not merely a physical cleansing but also held spiritual significance, symbolizing a person's dedication to God and readiness to participate in worship. The practice of ἁγνισμός underscores the importance of purity in one's relationship with God, reflecting a heart and life set apart for divine purposes. In the broader theological context, ἁγνισμός can be seen as a precursor to the Christian understanding of sanctification, where believers are called to live lives that are holy and pleasing to God. The New Testament emphasizes that true purification comes through faith in Jesus Christ, who cleanses believers from sin and enables them to stand righteous before God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from hagnizó Definition purification NASB Translation purification (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 49: ἁγνισμός ἁγνισμός, (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 hagnismoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 21:26 N-GMS GRK: ἡμερῶν τοῦ ἁγνισμοῦ ἕως οὗ NAS: of the days of purification, until KJV: of the days of purification, until INT: days of the purification until that Strong's Greek 49 1 Occurrence ἁγνισμοῦ — 1 Occ.