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καθαρός
katharós · Greek · Strong's G2513 · 26 occurrences
The KJV renders 11 different Hebrew and Greek words as “clean”
What it means
clean (literally or figuratively)
of uncertain affinity;
How the KJV renders it
clean, clear, pure
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“clean”
“pure”
“clear”
Questions this word decides
- Will there be a literal thousand-year reign (the millennium)?
- Are any foods forbidden to Christians today?
- What does Romans 14:5 mean about esteeming one day above another?
- What does 1 Timothy 2:12 mean about women teaching?
Where it appears
26 occurrences in the Greek text, first 22 verses shown.
1 Timothy 1:5 A-GSF1 Timothy 3:9 A-DSF2 Timothy 1:3 A-DSF2 Timothy 2:22 A-GSFActs 18:6 A-NSMActs 20:26 A-NSMHebrews 10:23 A-DSNJames 1:27 A-NSFJohn 13:10 A-NPMJohn 13:11 A-NPMJohn 15:3 A-NPMLuke 11:41 A-NPNMatthew 5:8 A-NPMMatthew 23:26 A-ASNMatthew 27:59 A-DSFRevelation 15:6 A-ASMRevelation 19:8 A-ASNRevelation 19:14 A-ASNRevelation 21:18 A-DSMRevelation 21:21 A-NSNRomans 14:20 A-NPNTitus 1:15 A-DPM
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