Lexical Definition
καθαρισμός katharismós (kath-ar-is-mos') cleansing G:N-M
from καθαρίζω
cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).
- a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation
Usage: 5 forms in 18 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| καθαρισμὸν | purification | John.2.6 • Heb.1.3 |
| καθαρισμώ | by cleansing | LXX.Num.14.18 |
| καθαρισμόν | a cleansing | LXX.Job.7.21 |
| cleansing | LXX.1Chr.23.28 • LXX.Prov.14.9 | |
| his cleansing | LXX.Lev.14.32 • LXX.Lev.15.13 | |
| καθαρισμοῦ | cleansing | Mark.1.44 • Luke.5.14 |
| purification | Luke.2.22 • John.3.25 • 2Pet.1.9 | |
| καθαρισμού | cleansing | LXX.Exod.30.10 • LXX.Neh.12.45 • LXX.Ps.89.44 |
| of cleansing | LXX.Exod.29.36 | |
| of her cleansing | LXX.Lev.12.4 |
Abbott-Smith
† καθαρισμός, -οῦ, τό (< καθαρίζω), [in LXX for טֳהָר, טׇהֳרָה, etc.;]
cleansing, purification: Jo 3:25; c. gen. subjc., τ Ἰουδαίων, Jo 2:6; c. gen. obj., of women after childbirth, Lk 2:22; of lepers, Mk 1:44, Lk 5:14; c. gen. rei, τ. ἁμαρτιῶν, He 1:3, II Pe 1:9 (Cremer, 319).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Mark | 1:44 |
| Luke | 2:22 · 5:14 |
| John | 2:6 · 3:25 |
| Hebrews | 1:3 |
| 2 Peter | 1:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
καθαρισμός-ισμός, ὁ,
later form for καθαρμός, [LXX+NT+2nd c.AD+].
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.29.36 ☩ Luke.2.22 ☩ John.2.6