Refiner Word Study hagios (G39)
G39  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἅγιος
hagios
10 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"separate from common condition and use; dedicated. Lk. 2:23; hallowed; used of things, τὰ ἅγια, the sanctuary; and of persons, saints, e.g., members of the first Christian communities; pure, righteous, ceremonially or morally; holy"

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Definition and meaning

What does hagios mean in Greek?

10
Occurrences in Scripture
G39
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

separate from common condition and use; dedicated. Lk. 2:23; hallowed; used of things, τὰ ἅγια, the sanctuary; and of persons, saints, e.g., members of the first Christian communities; pure, righteous, ceremonially or morally; holy

In the original Greek the word is written: ἅγιος

Scripture references

Top 10 Bible verses with hagios

These are the most notable occurrences of hagios (G39) across the King James Bible.

Hebrews 8:2

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Hebrews 9:1

Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.

Hebrews 9:2

For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.

Hebrews 9:3

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Hebrews 9:8

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Hebrews 9:12

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Hebrews 9:25

Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;

Hebrews 10:19

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

Hebrews 13:11

For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hagios

What does hagios mean in Greek?

Strong's G39 (hagios) is a Greek word that means: separate from common condition and use; dedicated. Lk. 2:23; hallowed; used of things, τὰ ἅγια, the sanctuary; and of persons, saints, e.g., members of the first Christian communities; pure, righteous... It appears 10 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hagios appear in the Bible?

The word hagios (G39) appears 10 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G39?

Strong's G39 is hagios, a Greek word defined as: separate from common condition and use; dedicated. Lk. 2:23; hallowed; used of things, τὰ ἅγια, the sanctuary; and of persons, saints, e.g., members o. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hagios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hagios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.