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Dictionary of Biblical Words
:
This
is akin to
holiness
(
2 Cor. 7:1
1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
), and must be inward as well as outward.
The
power
for
it is the
hope
in
Christ
(
1 John 3:3
3
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1 John 3:3)
), for it is company in
spirit
with
Christ that alone purifies and refines through
faith
of the action of
the word
. Whiteness is an emblem of purity; hence
white
robes, &c.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
47
(
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)
Greek:
ἁγνεία
Transliteration:
hagneia
Phonic:
hag-ni’-ah
Meaning:
from
53
; cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity
KJV Usage:
purity