ἁγνὸν
hagnós
pure
Primarily, free from contamination or defilement; pure in the sense of being untainted or unmixed. In moral contexts, denotes innocence or integrity of character; in ritual contexts, indicates ceremonial purity or freedom from pollution. Can extend metaphorically to purity of motive, intention, or devotion, especially regarding chastity or fidelity.
1 Timothy 5:22 · Word #10
Lexicon G53
| Lemma | ἁγνός |
| Transliteration | hagnós |
| Strong's | G53 |
| Definition | Primarily, free from contamination or defilement; pure in the sense of being untainted or unmixed. In moral contexts, denotes innocence or integrity of character; in ritual contexts, indicates ceremonial purity or freedom from pollution. Can extend metaphorically to purity of motive, intention, or devotion, especially regarding chastity or fidelity. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pure |
| Literal | pure-clean |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἁγνός |
| Strong's | G53 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G53-05
pure one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective (substantive), accusative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "pure one" reflects the core idea of being free from contamination or defilement and preserves the masculine singular substantive form. As an accusative masculine singular adjective used substantively, it denotes a specific person characterized by purity. |
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