Strongs Number: G2508
- Greek Word
- καθαίρω
- Transliteration
- kathairō
- Phonetic
- kath-ah'ee-ro
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to cleanse that is (specifically) to prune; figuratively to expiate
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to cleanse, of filth impurity, etc
a. to prune trees and vines from useless shoots
b. metaph. from guilt, to expiate
- Origin
- From G2513
- Bible Usage
- purge.