καθαρίζω

καθαρίζω

(Hellenistic-FlJ, Inscr.-for Attic καθαίρω, which see, on the vulgar -ερ-, Matt 8,3, Mark 1,42, see Bl., § 6, 1; Thackeray, Gr., 74) [in LXX chiefly for טָהֵר ;]

to cleanse, make clean.

1. In physical sense: with accusative of thing(s), figuratively, Matt 23,25-26, Luk 11,39; of disease (leprosy), with accusative of person(s), Matt 8,2-3; 10,8; 11,5, Mark 1,40-42 Luk 4,27; 5,12-13; 7,22; 17,14, 17; ἡ λέπρα ἐκαθερίσθη (on the spelling see supr.), Matt 8,3,

2. In ethical sense: τ. καρδίας, ApG 15,9 (cf. Sir 38,10); τ. χεῖρας, Jak 4,8 λαὸν ἑαυτῷ, Tit 2,14 τ. ἐκκλησίαν, Ef 5,26 with accusative of person(s) (of thing(s)), before ἀπό (131., § 36, 9; Deiss., BS, 216 f.), 2 Kor 7,1, Hebr 9,14, 1 Joh 1,7 Joh 1,9.

3. In ceremonial sense: Mark 7,19, ApG 10,15; 11,9, Hebr 9,22-23; 10,2 (cf. δια-καθαρίζω).†