Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to cleanse
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G1571
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G1571 Quick Answer
Strong's G1571 ἐκκαθαίρω (ekkathairo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekkathairo (ek-kath-ai'-ro) v. 1. to cleanse thoroughly [from G1537 and G2508] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include purge. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- ekkathairo (ek-kath-ai'-ro) v. 1. to cleanse thoroughly [from G1537 and G2508]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- purge
Meaning and Definition
ekkathairo (ek-kath-ai'-ro) v. 1. to cleanse thoroughly [from G1537 and G2508] KJV: purge (out) Root(s): G1537, G2508
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1571. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1571 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekkathairo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Purge
1 Corinthians 5:7
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How Strong's G1571 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1571 (ἐκκαθαίρω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 26:13 — ἐξεκάθαρα
- Judges 7:4 — ἐκκαθαρῶ
Strong's G1571 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1571 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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:
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.
Strong's G1571 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And thou shalt say before the Lord thy God, I have fully collected the holy things out of my house, and I have given them to the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, according to all the commands which thou didst command me: I did not transgress thy command, and I did not forget it.
And the Lord said to Gideon, The people is yet numerous; bring them down to the water, and I will purge them there for thee: and it shall come to pass that of whomsoever I shall say to thee, This one shall go with thee, even he shall go with thee; and of whomsoever I shall say to thee, This one shall not go with thee, even he shall not go with thee.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1571.
And thou shalt say before the Lord thy God, I have fully collected the holy things out of my house, and I have given them to the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, according to all the commands which thou didst command me: I did not transgress thy command, and I did not forget it.
And the Lord said to Gideon, The people is yet numerous; bring them down to the water, and I will purge them there for thee: and it shall come to pass that of whomsoever I shall say to thee, This one shall go with thee, even he shall go with thee; and of whomsoever I shall say to thee, This one shall not go with thee, even he shall not go with thee.
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:
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1571, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1571 FAQ
What does ekkathairo (ἐκκαθαίρω) mean?
Ekkathairo (Strong's G1571) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cleanse thoroughly". ekkathairo (ek-kath-ai'-ro) v. 1. to cleanse thoroughly [from G1537 and G2508]
How many times is ekkathairo (ἐκκαθαίρω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1571 across 4 books.
Where can I study ekkathairo (ἐκκαθαίρω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1571 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate ekkathairo (ἐκκαθαίρω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as purge. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1571 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1571, with linked reader references where each row is available.