Katharos

kath-ar-os'
Parts of Speech Adjective

Katharos Definition

  1. clean, pure
    1. physically
      1. purified by fire
      2. in a similitude, like a vine cleansed by pruning and so fitted to bear fruit
    2. in a levitical sense
      1. clean, the use of which is not forbidden, imparts no uncleanness
    3. ethically
      1. free from corrupt desire, from sin and guilt
      2. free from every admixture of what is false, sincere genuine
      3. blameless, innocent
      4. unstained with the guilt of anything
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
kaqarovß
Origin
of uncertain affinity
Strong's Number
2513
TDNT Entry
3:413,381

KJV Word Usage

pure
17
clean
10
clear
1
Total
28

KJV Verse Count

3
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
6
Total
24
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Katharos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .