Dictionary of Biblical Words:
This word is the same as sanctification. The word “saints” is literally “holy ones.” This word is used in two ways; of our standing, and of our state. Thus at the beginning of each epistle believers are addressed, (lit.) as “holy ones by calling.” This is their standing before God, even when their state was bad, as at Corinth. The word is also used of practical holiness (which is akin to purity), in Rom. 6:22; Heb. 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15, &c, Holiness is perfected (after having separated from all outward evil), by cleansing ourselves from all evil of the flesh and spirit. (2 Cor. 7:1.)
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
hosiotes