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καθαίρω G2508
G2508 is the Greek word καθαίρω, transliterated kathaírō. The King James Version most often renders it purgeth.
What it means
to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate.
Where it comes from
from G2513 (καθαρός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purge.
Verses using καθαίρω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
John 15:2 · KJV
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Hebrews 10:2 · KJV
For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2508 mean?
G2508 is the Greek word καθαίρω (kathaírō), meaning to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate.
How is G2508 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purgeth (1 time), purged (1 time).
How many times does G2508 appear in the Bible?
καθαίρω (kathaírō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2508 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2513 (καθαρός).
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