Strong's Greek Concordance

G1571: ἐκκαθαίρω

ekkathaírō · “to cleanse”

Definition

to cleanse thoroughly

KJV translates it as: purge (out)

Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2508 (καθαίρω);

Extended definition

ἐκ-καθαίρω
[in LXX for בָּעַר, etc. ;]
1. to cleanse thoroughly, cleanse out: with accusative, ἑαυτόν, 2Ti.2:21; of the impurity removed, ζυμήν, 1Co.5:7.†
(AS)

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How G1571 is translated

  • do cleanse out ×1
  • shall cleanse ×1

Bible verses with G1571 (ekkathaírō)

Ekkathaírō appears in 2 verses.

  • 1 Corinthians 5:7

    Purge out 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 himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.