Greek word study
καθαρισμός G2512
- Transliteration
- katharismós
- KJV glosses
- cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying)
Lexical summary
a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information