Topic Overview
ἁγνίζω (hagnizo)
ἁγνίζω (hagnizo) (Greek Lexicon • G0048 • to purify, cleanse from defilement): to purify, cleanse from defilement. Primary meaning: to purify, cleanse from defilement. Strong's: to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally). Lexical nuances: to purify , cleanse from defilement ; ceremonially: Jo 11:55 , Ac 21:24 , 26 24:18 ; morally: Ja 4:8 , I Pe 1:22 , I Jo 3:3 .† It is closely linked with ἀντίλυτρον (antilytron) (Greek Lexicon • G0487 • a ransom): a ransom. Primary meaning: a ransom. Strong's: a redemption-price. Lexical nuances: a ransom : I Ti 2:6 (v. CGT , in l.; and cf. λύτρον ).†