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Strong's G42 ἁγιωσύνη (hagiosyne)

Hagiosyne means “holiness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H42 — abinoam in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G42
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 5

Strong's G42 Quick Answer

Strong's G42 ἁγιωσύνη (hagiosune) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hagiosune (hag-ee-o-soo'-nay) n. 1. sacredness 2. (properly) the quality of sacredness It has 8 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include holiness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hagiosune (hag-ee-o-soo'-nay) n. 1. sacredness 2. (properly) the quality of sacredness
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
holiness

Meaning and Definition

hagiosune (hag-ee-o-soo'-nay) n. 1. sacredness 2. (properly) the quality of sacredness [from G40] KJV: holiness Root(s): G40

Original Word
ἁγιωσύνη
Transliteration
hagiosune
Derivation
Root: ἅγιος R1: 40
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G42. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

holiness

Usage: ἁγιωσύνη (cf. ἀγαθωσύνη), -ης, ἡ (ἅγιος), [in LXX: Psa.29 (30):4 96(97):12 (קֹדֶשׁ), 95(96):6 (עֹז), 144(145):5 (הוֹד), 2Ma.3:12 * ;] holiness, the state in man resulting from ἁγιασμός, which see: Rom.1:4, 2Co.7:1, 1Th.3:13 (Cremer, 52; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G42 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hagiosune, 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.

holiness Romans 1:4

How Strong's G42 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G42 (ἁγιωσύνη) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G42 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 G42 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 1:4 KJV

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 KJV

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

Strong's G42 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 29:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Sing to the Lord, ye his saints, And give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.

Psalms 95:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Thanksgiving and beauty are before him: Holiness and majesty are in his sanctuary.

Psalms 96:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; And give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

Strong's G42 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 3:12 Septuagint / Brenton

and that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honored over all the world.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G42.

Psalms 29:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sing to the Lord, ye his saints, And give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalms 95:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thanksgiving and beauty are before him: Holiness and majesty are in his sanctuary.
Psalms 96:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; And give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
Psalms 144:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they shall speak of the glorious majesty of thy holiness, And recount thy wonders.
Romans 1:4 New Testament, KJV
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
2 Corinthians 7:1 New Testament, KJV
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:13 New Testament, KJV
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
2 Maccabees 3:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honored over all the world.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G42, grouped by book.

Psalms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G42 FAQ

What does hagiosyne (ἁγιωσύνη) mean?

Hagiosyne (Strong's G42) is a Greek word most simply glossed "holiness". hagiosune (hag-ee-o-soo'-nay) n. 1. sacredness 2. (properly) the quality of sacredness

How many times is hagiosyne (ἁγιωσύνη) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G42 across 5 books.

Where can I study hagiosyne (ἁγιωσύνη) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G42 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hagiosyne (ἁγιωσύνη)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as holiness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G42 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G42, with linked reader references where each row is available.