TheWay Bibleἁγνεία G47
G47 is the Greek word ἁγνεία, transliterated hagneía. The King James Version most often renders it purity.
What it means
cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity.
Where it comes from
from G53 (ἁγνός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purity.
Verses using ἁγνεία
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 4:12 · KJV
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 5:2 · KJV
The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Common questions
What does Strong's G47 mean?
G47 is the Greek word ἁγνεία (hagneía), meaning cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity.
How is G47 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purity (2 times).
How many times does G47 appear in the Bible?
ἁγνεία (hagneía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G47 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G53 (ἁγνός).
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