What does hagneia mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G47

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

purity, chastity, 1 Tim. 4:12; 5:2*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἁγνεία

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hagneia

These are the most notable occurrences of hagneia (G47) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 5:2

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hagneia

What does hagneia mean in Greek?

Strong's G47 (hagneia) is a Greek word that means: purity, chastity, 1 Tim. 4:12; 5:2* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hagneia appear in the Bible?

The word hagneia (G47) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G47?

Strong's G47 is hagneia, a Greek word defined as: purity, chastity, 1 Tim. 4:12; 5:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hagneia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hagneia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.