Strong’s G0047

ἁγνεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

hagneia

Pronunciation

hag-NAY-ah

Definition

Purity, Chastity

Meaning

purity, chastity.

Usage

In the New Testament, "hagneia" refers to the state or quality of being pure, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity in thought, word, and deed, often in the context of sexual purity and moral integrity. This term underscores the call for believers to live lives that are set apart and holy, reflecting the character of God.

Bible references

1 Timothy 4:12;1 Timothy 5:2