Refiner Word Study ekkathairo (G1571)
G1571  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐκκαθαίρω
ekkathairo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to cleanse thoroughly, purify, 2 Tim. 2:21; to purge out, eliminate, 1 Cor. 5:7*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ekkathairo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1571
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to cleanse thoroughly, purify, 2 Tim. 2:21; to purge out, eliminate, 1 Cor. 5:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκκαθαίρω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with ekkathairo

These are the most notable occurrences of ekkathairo (G1571) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 5:7

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

2 Timothy 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ekkathairo

What does ekkathairo mean in Greek?

Strong's G1571 (ekkathairo) is a Greek word that means: to cleanse thoroughly, purify, 2 Tim. 2:21; to purge out, eliminate, 1 Cor. 5:7* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ekkathairo appear in the Bible?

The word ekkathairo (G1571) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1571?

Strong's G1571 is ekkathairo, a Greek word defined as: to cleanse thoroughly, purify, 2 Tim. 2:21; to purge out, eliminate, 1 Cor. 5:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ekkathairo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ekkathairo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.