Ekkathaírō — G1571
G1571 · Greek — ἐκκαθαίρω
Pronunciation: ek-kath-ah'-ee-ro
Definition
verb
to cleanse thoroughly
- to cleanse out, clean thoroughly
Usually translated as
purge
Origin
from G1537 and G2508
Occurrences
Ekkathaírō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Timothy (1)
- 1 Corinthians 5:7 — Purge out (ἐκκαθάρατε) 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 (ἐκκαθάρῃ) himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
Strong's Lexicon — E