καθαρισμός (katharismós) — Cleansing

Greek word study: καθαρισμός (katharismós), Strong's G2512. a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation

GreekStrong's G2512
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Greek word
καθαρισμός (katharismós)

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a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation

Word study
Derivation: from G2511 (καθαρίζω);

KJV translation words: cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2512 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:44 and last appears in 2 Peter 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.

purification ×4cleansing ×2the purification ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καθαρισμοῦ ×5καθαρισμὸν ×2

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2John ×2Mark ×1Hebrews ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 7)

  • Mark 1:44 — καθαρισμοῦ — cleansing
  • Luke 2:22 — καθαρισμοῦ — purification
  • Luke 5:14 — καθαρισμοῦ — cleansing
  • John 2:6 — καθαρισμὸν — purification
  • John 3:25 — καθαρισμοῦ — purification
  • Hebrews 1:3 — καθαρισμὸν — the purification
  • 2 Peter 1:9 — καθαρισμοῦ — purification

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2511 καθαρίζω (katharízō).

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 katharismós (G2512) mean?

A washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation.

How is G2512 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2512 as: cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).

How often does καθαρισμός (katharismós) appear?

Strong's G2512 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:44 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:9.