καθαρίζω (katharízō) — Clean

Greek word study: καθαρίζω (katharízō), Strong's G2511. to cleanse (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2511
Quick definition
Greek word
καθαρίζω (katharízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to cleanse (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2513 (καθαρός);

KJV translation words: (make) clean(-se), purge, purify

Where this word appears

Strong's G2511 is tagged on 31 words in 30 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:2 and last appears in 1 John 1:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do be cleansed ×3do cleanse ×3to cleanse ×3are cleansed ×2has cleansed ×2was cleansed ×2you cleanse ×2having purified ×1he was cleansed ×1purifying ×1they were cleansed ×1were cleansed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

καθαρίζετε ×3καθαρίσαι ×3καθαρίσθητι ×3ἐκαθαρίσθη ×3καθαρίζονται ×2καθαρίσας ×2καθαρίσῃ ×2ἐκαθάρισεν ×2καθαρίζων ×1καθάρισον ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×7Luke ×7Mark ×4Hebrews ×4Acts ×31 John ×22 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 30)

  • Matthew 8:2 — καθαρίσαι — to cleanse
  • Matthew 8:3 — καθαρίσθητι — do be cleansed
  • Matthew 10:8 — καθαρίζετε — do cleanse
  • Matthew 11:5 — καθαρίζονται — are cleansed
  • Matthew 23:25 — καθαρίζετε — you cleanse
  • Matthew 23:26 — καθάρισον — do cleanse
  • Mark 1:40 — καθαρίσαι — to cleanse
  • Mark 1:41 — καθαρίσθητι — do be cleansed
  • Mark 1:42 — ἐκαθαρίσθη — he was cleansed
  • Mark 7:19 — καθαρίζων — purifying
  • Luke 4:27 — ἐκαθαρίσθη — was cleansed
  • Luke 5:12 — καθαρίσαι — to cleanse
  • Luke 5:13 — καθαρίσθητι — do be cleansed
  • Luke 7:22 — καθαρίζονται — are cleansed
  • Luke 11:39 — καθαρίζετε — you cleanse
  • Luke 17:14 — ἐκαθαρίσθησαν — they were cleansed
  • Luke 17:17 — ἐκαθαρίσθησαν; — were cleansed
  • Acts 10:15 — ἐκαθάρισεν — has cleansed
  • Acts 11:9 — ἐκαθάρισεν — has cleansed
  • Acts 15:9 — καθαρίσας — having purified
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1 — καθαρίσωμεν — we may cleanse
  • Ephesians 5:26 — καθαρίσας — having cleansed her
  • Titus 2:14 — καθαρίσῃ — may purify
  • Hebrews 9:14 — καθαριεῖ — will purify
  • Hebrews 9:22 — καθαρίζεται — are purified

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2513 καθαρός (katharós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1245 διακαθαρίζω (diakatharízō), G2512 καθαρισμός (katharismós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does katharízō (G2511) mean?

To cleanse (literally or figuratively).

How is G2511 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2511 as: (make) clean(-se), purge, purify.

How often does καθαρίζω (katharízō) appear?

Strong's G2511 is tagged on 31 words in 30 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:2 and last appears in 1 John 1:9.