ἅγιοι

hágios

holy

Primarily, ἅγιος denotes that which is set apart from the ordinary for a special, often divine, purpose; hence, 'dedicated' or 'consecrated.' In extended contexts, it also signifies moral purity, ritual cleanness, or uprightness, describing persons, objects, places, or times that are regarded as distinct from the everyday through association with the divine or the sacred. Thus, it encompasses both the idea of being set apart to the divine realm and, secondarily, being pure or worthy due to that special status.

G40

1 Peter 1:16 · Word #3

Lexicon G40

Lemmaἅγιος
Transliterationhágios
Strong'sG40
DefinitionPrimarily, ἅγιος denotes that which is set apart from the ordinary for a special, often divine, purpose; hence, 'dedicated' or 'consecrated.' In extended contexts, it also signifies moral purity, ritual cleanness, or uprightness, describing persons, objects, places, or times that are regarded as distinct from the everyday through association with the divine or the sacred. Thus, it encompasses both the idea of being set apart to the divine realm and, secondarily, being pure or worthy due to that special status.

Morphology ADJ.P NOM M PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb
Case NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phraseholy
Literalholy-ones

Lexical Info

Lemmaἅγιος
Strong'sG40

SIBI-P1 Translation G40-08

the consecrated ones

Morphological NotesAdjective used substantively; nominative masculine plural (NMP). Functions as a noun referring to a group of males or mixed group characterized by being set apart.
Rendering RationaleThe root ἁγ- denotes being set apart or dedicated to the divine. As nominative masculine plural, used substantivally, it refers to people characterized by this consecrated status, hence "the consecrated ones."

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