The term "purifieth" is an archaic form of the word "purifies," which is used in various contexts throughout the Bible to describe the act of making something clean, holy, or free from impurities. This concept is central to both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting the spiritual and ceremonial practices of purification that are essential to the relationship between God and His people.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, purification is often associated with ceremonial cleanliness, which is necessary for worship and maintaining a covenant relationship with God. The Law of Moses contains numerous regulations regarding purification, particularly in the books of Leviticus and Numbers. For example, Leviticus 16:30 states, "For on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD." This verse highlights the Day of Atonement, a significant day of purification for the Israelites.

Purification rituals often involved water, sacrifices, and specific rites to cleanse individuals from ceremonial defilement. Numbers 19:9 describes the use of the ashes of a red heifer mixed with water for purification: "Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to gather up the ashes of the heifer and place them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They are to be kept by the Israelite community for use in the water of cleansing; it is for purification from sin."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of purification takes on a more spiritual dimension, emphasizing the cleansing of the heart and soul through faith in Jesus Christ. The purification of believers is often linked to the redemptive work of Christ and the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. In 1 John 3:3 , the apostle John writes, "And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure." This verse underscores the believer's responsibility to pursue holiness in response to the hope of Christ's return.

The New Testament also speaks of the purifying power of Christ's sacrifice. Hebrews 9:14 states, "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!" Here, the author of Hebrews contrasts the temporary and external purification of the Old Covenant with the eternal and internal purification achieved through Christ's atoning sacrifice.

Spiritual Implications

The act of purification is not merely a ritualistic practice but a profound spiritual transformation. It signifies the believer's separation from sin and dedication to God. James 4:8 exhorts believers, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." This call to purification involves both outward actions and inward intentions, reflecting a holistic approach to living a life pleasing to God.

In summary, "purifieth" encompasses the biblical theme of cleansing from sin and impurity, both in the ceremonial practices of the Old Testament and the spiritual realities of the New Testament. It is a vital aspect of the believer's journey toward holiness and communion with God, made possible through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ and the ongoing sanctification by the Holy Spirit.

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Every Man that Hath this Hope in Him ...
... Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself even as he is pure. Every
man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself even as he is pure. ...
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The Eighth Passage. In what Sense He is Said not to Sin who is ...
... And every man that hath this hope towards Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.'"
[1558] And yet, notwithstanding the truth of all these passages, that ...
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How to Make Use of Christ for Cleansing of us from Our Daily Spots ...
... he procured, and worketh in the soul those graces that promove and carry on this
work of sanctification and purifying; such as faith, which purifieth the heart ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter ix how to make.htm

Objections from the Revelation and the First Epistle of St. John ...
... It is said: "The blood of His Son purifieth us utterly from every sin." [940] Always
then, and in every form, we will sin, if always and from every sin He ...
/.../tertullian/on modesty/chapter xix objections from the revelation.htm

1 John ii. 27-iii. 8
... And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.
Whosoever committeth sin committeth also iniquity. Sin is iniquity. ...
/.../ten homilies on the epistle of john to the parthians/homily iv 1 john ii.htm

The Purifying Hope
... shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth
himself, even as he is pure.". Let us consider this noble ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon iii the purifying hope.htm

The Marks of the New Birth
... and work; for wheresoever the blood of Christ is thus applied, it "purgeth the
conscience from dead works;" and over inward sin; for it purifieth the heart ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 18 the marks of.htm

What is Sanctification?
... "Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even ... Such an experience
can be realized only by every one that "purifieth himself even as he is pure.". ...
/.../byers/sanctification/chapter i what is sanctification.htm

Lyra Germanica: The Christian Year
... presence. Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Every man that hath this hope in him
purifieth himself even as he is pure. Septuagesima Sunday. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/

Christian Perfection
... And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself even as he is
pure.""1 John 3:2, 3. "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us ...
/.../byers/sanctification/chapter viii christian perfection.htm

Purifieth (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Purifieth (2 Occurrences). 1 John 3:3 And every man that
hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
/p/purifieth.htm - 7k

Purify (39 Occurrences)

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Dashed (26 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth a dead person, the body of a man that hath died,
and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of Jehovah; and that soul ...
/d/dashed.htm - 14k

Defileth (12 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth
not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be ...
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Purifies (3 Occurrences)

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Cleansing (37 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth the dead, even the body of any man that is dead,
and purifieth not himself--he hath defiled the tabernacle of the LORD--that ...
/c/cleansing.htm - 18k

Toucheth (45 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth
not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be ...
/t/toucheth.htm - 20k

Separation (50 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth
not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be ...
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Defiled (119 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth a dead person, the body of a man that hath died,
and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of Jehovah; and that soul ...
/d/defiled.htm - 38k

Sprinkling (48 Occurrences)
... Numbers 19:13 Whosoever toucheth a dead person, the body of a man that hath died,
and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of Jehovah; and that soul ...
/s/sprinkling.htm - 29k

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