ἐκκαθαίρωekkathaírō
to cleanse thoroughly
Greek (New Testament) · G1571
Meanings
1. to cleanse thoroughly, cleanse out: with acc, ἑαυτόν, 2 Timothy 2:21; of the impurity removed, ζυμήν, 1 Corinthians 5:7.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old “yeast” by removing this wicked person from among you. Then you will be like a fresh batch of dough made without yeast, which is what you really are. Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us.
- 2 Timothy 2:21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.