ἁγνός G53
G53 is the Greek word ἁγνός, transliterated hagnós. The King James Version most often renders it pure.
What it means
properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect.
Where it comes from
from the same as G40 (ἅγιος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: chaste, clean, pure.
Verses using ἁγνός
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 7:11 · KJV
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
2 Corinthians 11:2 · KJV
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Philippians 4:8 · KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
1 Timothy 5:22 · KJV
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
Titus 2:5 · KJV
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
James 3:17 · KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 3:2 · KJV
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
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 G53 mean?
G53 is the Greek word ἁγνός (hagnós), meaning properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect.
How is G53 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pure (4 times), chaste (2 times), clear (1 time), you as a chaste (1 time).
How many times does G53 appear in the Bible?
ἁγνός (hagnós) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G53 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G40 (ἅγιος).
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