G2511 καθαρίζω (katharízō) — to clean

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2511

to cleanse (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--(make) clean(-se), purge, purify.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to cleanse, render pure, purify, Mt. 23:25; Lk. 11:39; to cleanse from leprosy, Mt. 8:2, 3; 10:8; met. to cleanse from sin, purify by an expiatory offering, make expiation for, Heb. 9:22, 23; 1 Jn. 1:7; to cleanse from sin, free from the influence of error and sin, Acts 15:9; 2 Cor. 7:1; to pronounce ceremonially clean, Acts 10:15; 11:9

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 8:2 Matthew 8:3 Matthew 10:8 Matthew 11:5 Matthew 23:25 Matthew 23:26 Mark 1:40 Mark 1:41 Mark 1:42 Mark 7:19 Luke 4:27 Luke 5:12 Luke 5:13 Luke 7:22 Luke 11:39 + 15 more →

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