ἁγνίζω G48
G48 is the Greek word ἁγνίζω, transliterated hagnízō. The King James Version most often renders it purify.
What it means
to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally).
Where it comes from
from G53 (ἁγνός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purify (self).
Verses using ἁγνίζω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
John 11:55 · KJV
And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
Acts 21:24 · KJV
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
Acts 21:26 · KJV
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Acts 24:18 · KJV
Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
James 4:8 · KJV
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
1 Peter 1:22 · KJV
Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
1 John 3:3 · KJV
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Common questions
What does Strong's G48 mean?
G48 is the Greek word ἁγνίζω (hagnízō), meaning to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally).
How is G48 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purify (2 times), purify thyself (1 time), purifying himself (1 time), purified (1 time), seeing ye have purified (1 time), among others.
How many times does G48 appear in the Bible?
ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G48 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G53 (ἁγνός).
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