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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”
also renders eilikrinḗs (G1506), hagnós (G53), bar (H1249), dᵉrôwr (H1865), zak (H2134), ṭâhôwr (H2889), nᵉqêʼ (H5343), tsâraph (H6884)
“clear”
Answers that weigh this word
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Where it appears
26 occurrences in the Greek text, first 22 verses shown.
1 Timothy 1:5 · A-GSF
But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith,
1 Timothy 3:9 · A-DSF
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
2 Timothy 1:3 · A-DSF
I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day
2 Timothy 2:22 · A-GSF
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Acts 18:6 · A-NSM
When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles!”
Acts 20:26 · A-NSM
Therefore I testify to you today that I am clean from the blood of all men,
Hebrews 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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