ἁγιασμός G38
G38 is the Greek word ἁγιασμός, transliterated hagiasmós. The King James Version most often renders it sanctification.
What it means
properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier.
Where it comes from
from G37 (ἁγιάζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: holiness, sanctification.
Verses using ἁγιασμός
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 6:22 · KJV
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
1 Corinthians 1:30 · KJV
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
1 Thessalonians 4:3 · KJV
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
1 Thessalonians 4:4 · KJV
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
1 Thessalonians 4:7 · KJV
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 · KJV
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
1 Timothy 2:15 · KJV
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
Hebrews 12:14 · KJV
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
1 Peter 1:2 · KJV
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
Common questions
What does Strong's G38 mean?
G38 is the Greek word ἁγιασμός (hagiasmós), meaning properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier.
How is G38 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sanctification (5 times), holiness (4 times).
How many times does G38 appear in the Bible?
ἁγιασμός (hagiasmós) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G38 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G37 (ἁγιάζω).
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