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ἅγιος

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greekNew TestamentAdjective234 occurrences23 books223 verses

Definition

ἅγιος, -α, ον

(τό ἅγός, religious awe; ἅζω, to venerate), [in LXX chiefly for קֹ֫דֶשׁ ;]

primarily, dedicated to the gods, sacred (Hdt.; rare in Att., never in Hom., Hes. and Trag., who use ἁγνός), hence, holy, characteristic of God, separated to God, worthy of veneration.

1. Its highest application is to God himself, in his purity, majesty, and glory: Luke 1:49, John 17:11, Revelation 4:8. Hence

(a) of things and places which have a claim to reverence as sacred to God, e.g. the Temple: Matthew 24:15, Hebrews 9:1;

(b) of persons employed by him, as angels: 1 Thessalonians 3:13; prophets, Luke 1:70; apostles, Ephesians 3:5.

2. Applied to persons as separated to God's service:

(a) of Christ, Mark 1:24, John 6:69, Acts 4:30;

(b) of Christians, Acts 9:13, Romans 1:7, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 5:8.

3. In the moral sense of sharing God's purity: Mark 6:20, John 17:11, Acts 3:14, Revelation 3:7.

4. Of pure, clean sacrifices and offerings: 1 Corinthians 7:14, Ephesians 1:4.

Synonyms: ἁγνός, pure, both in ceremonial and spiritual sense; ἱερός (sacer), sacred, that which is inviolable because of its (external) relation to God; ὅσιος (sanctus as opposite to nefas), that which is based on everlasting ordinances of right. (Cf. Tr., Syn., §lxxxviii; DB, ii, 399 f.; Cremer, 34, 594-601; MM, VGT, see word)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἅγιος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

234 total
  1. Philippians 1:1ἁγίοις · saints
    Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
  2. Philippians 4:21ἅγιον · the saints
    Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
  3. Philippians 4:22ἅγιοι · saints
    All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
  4. Colossians 1:2ἁγίοις · saints
    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
  5. Colossians 1:4ἁγίους · saints
    …because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—
  6. Colossians 1:12ἁγίων · saints
    …giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
  7. Colossians 1:22ἁγίους · holy
    But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
  8. Colossians 1:26ἁγίοις · saints
    …the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
  9. Colossians 3:12ἅγιοι · holy
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 1:5Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    …because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
  11. 1 Thessalonians 1:6Ἁγίου · of [the] Holy
    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 3:13ἁγίων · saints
    …so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 4:8ἅγιον · Holy
    Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 5:26ἁγίῳ · a holy
    Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
  15. 2 Thessalonians 1:10ἁγίοις · saints
    …on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.
  16. 1 Timothy 5:10ἁγίων · of the saints
    …and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  17. 2 Timothy 1:9ἁγίᾳ · to a holy
    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  18. 2 Timothy 1:14Ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
  19. Titus 3:5Ἁγίου · by [the] Holy
    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
  20. Philemon 1:5ἁγίους · saints
    …because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
  21. Philemon 1:7ἁγίων · saints
    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  22. Hebrews 2:4Ἁγίου · of [the] Holy
    …and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
  23. Hebrews 3:1ἅγιοι · holy
    Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
  24. Hebrews 3:7Ἅγιον · Holy
    Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
  25. Hebrews 6:4Ἁγίου · in [the] Holy
    It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
  26. Hebrews 6:10ἁγίοις · saints
    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
  27. Hebrews 8:2ἁγίων · sanctuary
    …and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.
  28. Hebrews 9:1ἅγιον · sanctuary
    Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
  29. Hebrews 9:2Ἅγια · [the] Holy [Place]
    A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
  30. Hebrews 9:3Ἅγια · [the] Most Holy Place; ἁγίων
    Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,
  31. Hebrews 9:8Ἁγίου · Holy; ἁγίων · [Most] Holy Place
    By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.
  32. Hebrews 9:12ἅγια · [Most] Holy Place
    He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
  33. Hebrews 9:24ἅγια · sanctuary
    For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
  34. Hebrews 9:25ἅγια · [Most] Holy Place
    Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.
  35. Hebrews 10:15Ἅγιον · Holy
    The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First He says:
  36. Hebrews 10:19ἁγίων · [Most] Holy Place
    Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
  37. Hebrews 13:11ἅγια · Holy Place
    Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.
  38. Hebrews 13:24ἁγίους · saints
    Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
  39. 1 Peter 1:12Ἁγίῳ · [the] Holy
    It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
  40. 1 Peter 1:15ἅγιον · [is] holy; ἅγιοι · holy
    But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
  41. 1 Peter 1:16Ἅγιοι · holy; ἅγιος · holy
    …for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
  42. 1 Peter 2:5ἅγιον · a holy
    …you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  43. 1 Peter 2:9ἅγιον · a holy
    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
  44. 1 Peter 3:5ἅγιαι · holy
    For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,
  45. 2 Peter 1:18ἁγίῳ · holy
    And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
  46. 2 Peter 1:21Ἁγίου · [the] Holy
    For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.