Strong's Lexicon hagnós: Pure, chaste, holy Original Word: ἁγνός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἅγος (hágos), meaning "sacred" or "holy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of purity is טָהוֹר (tahor), Strong's Hebrew 2889, which also means clean or pure, especially in a ceremonial or moral sense. Usage: The Greek adjective "hagnós" primarily denotes purity in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is often used to describe something that is free from defilement or corruption, whether physical, moral, or spiritual. In the New Testament, it is used to characterize individuals, actions, or thoughts that align with God's standards of holiness and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, purity was a significant concept, often associated with religious rituals and moral conduct. The idea of purity extended beyond physical cleanliness to include moral and ethical dimensions. In Jewish culture, purity was deeply rooted in the Law of Moses, which outlined various ceremonial and moral laws to maintain holiness before God. The New Testament writers, influenced by both Jewish and Hellenistic thought, emphasized purity as an essential attribute of the Christian life, reflecting the holiness of God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 55 hagnṓs (an adverb) – sincerely, purely without inner contamination (duplicity). It only occurs in Phil 1:17. See 53 (hagnos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hagnos Definition purely, with pure motives NASB Translation pure motives (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 55: ἁγνῶςἁγνῶς, adv, purely, with sincerity: Philippians 1:16 (17). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance honestly, sincerely. Adverb from hagnos; purely, i.e. Honestly -- sincerely. see GREEK hagnos Forms and Transliterations αγνως αγνώς ἁγνῶς agnos agnōs hagnos hagnôs hagnōs hagnō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 1:17 AdvGRK: καταγγέλλουσιν οὐχ ἁγνῶς οἰόμενοι θλίψιν NAS: rather than from pure motives, thinking INT: are proclaiming not purely supposing tribulation |
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