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Strong's G53 ἁγνός (hagnos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H53 — abishalom (“Absalom”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G53
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 11

Strong's G53 Quick Answer

Strong's G53 ἁγνός (hagnos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hagnos (hag-nos') adj. 1. (properly) clean 2. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect It has 18 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include chaste, pure, thing, and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hagnos (hag-nos') adj. 1. (properly) clean 2. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
chaste, pure, thing, and things

Meaning and Definition

hagnos (hag-nos') adj. 1. (properly) clean 2. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect [from hagos "an awful thing"] KJV: chaste, clean, pure Compare: G40

Original Word
ἁγνός
Transliteration
hagnos
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G53. 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)

pure

Usage: ἁγνός, -ή, -όν (ἅγος, see: ἅγιος), [in LXX chiefly for טָהוֹר (Pss, and Pr. only), also 2Ma.13:8, 4Ma.18:7, al. ;] __1. free from ceremonial defilement, in a condition prepared for worship (for exx. of pagan usage, V. MM, VGT, see word). __2. holy, sacred, venerable (II Mac, l.with). __3. As in OT (cl.), pure, chaste, undefiled, guiltless; __(a) of persons: 2Co.7:11 11:12, 1Ti.5:22, Tit.2:5, 1Jn.3:3; __(b) of things: Php.4:8, Jas.3:17, 1Pe.3:2.

† SYN.: εἰλικρινής (which see), pure, primarily as winnowed, purged, first found in ethical sense in NT (sincere). On the equivalence of ἁ. and καθαρός (which see), see DCG, ii, 459a though Westc. (Epp. Jo., 101) notes a distinction between them. (AS)

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How Strong's G53 Is Translated

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

chaste 2 Corinthians 11:2 3× pure 1 Timothy 5:22 3× thing 2 Corinthians 7:11 things Philippians 4:8

How Strong's G53 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 8 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 G53 (ἁγνός) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G53 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 G53 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 7:11 KJV

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

2 Corinthians 11:2 KJV

For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Philippians 4:8 KJV

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Strong's G53 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 11:7 Septuagint / Brenton

The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; As silver tried in the fire, proved in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.

Psalms 18:10 Septuagint / Brenton

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever and ever: The judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.

Proverbs 15:26 Septuagint / Brenton

But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

Strong's G53 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 13:8 Septuagint / Brenton

for inasmuch as he had committed many sins about the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy, he received his death in ashes.

4 Maccabees 5:37 Septuagint / Brenton

My fathers shall receive me pure, not having quailed before your compulsion, though unto death.

4 Maccabees 18:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And the righteous mother of the seven children spoke also as follows to her offspring: I was a pure virgin, and went not beyond my father’s house; but I took care of the built-up rib.

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G53.

Psalms 11:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; As silver tried in the fire, proved in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.
Psalms 18:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever and ever: The judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.
Proverbs 15:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.
Proverbs 19:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: Vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
Proverbs 21:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To the froward God sends froward ways; For his works are pure and right.
2 Corinthians 7:11 New Testament, KJV
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
2 Corinthians 11:2 New Testament, KJV
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Philippians 4:8 New Testament, KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
1 Timothy 5:22 New Testament, KJV
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Titus 2:5 New Testament, KJV
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
James 3:17 New Testament, KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 3:2 New Testament, KJV
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
1 John 3:3 New Testament, KJV
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
2 Maccabees 13:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for inasmuch as he had committed many sins about the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy, he received his death in ashes.
4 Maccabees 5:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My fathers shall receive me pure, not having quailed before your compulsion, though unto death.
4 Maccabees 18:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the righteous mother of the seven children spoke also as follows to her offspring: I was a pure virgin, and went not beyond my father’s house; but I took care of the built-up rib.
4 Maccabees 18:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
No destroyer of the desert, or ravisher of the plain, injured me; nor did the destructive, deceitful, snake, make spoil of my chaste virginity; and I remained with my husband during the period of my prime.
4 Maccabees 18:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But the children of Abraham, with their victorious mother, are assembled together to the choir of their fathers; having received pure and immortal souls from God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G53, grouped by book.

Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 11:7 Psalms 18:10
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 15:26 Proverbs 19:13 Proverbs 21:8
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 7:11 2 Corinthians 11:2
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 4:8
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 5:22
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 2:5
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 3:17
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 3:2
1 John 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 3:3
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 13:8
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 5:37 4 Maccabees 18:7 4 Maccabees 18:8 4 Maccabees 18:23

Strong's G53 FAQ

What does hagnos (ἁγνός) mean?

Hagnos (Strong's G53) is a Greek word most simply glossed "clean". hagnos (hag-nos') adj. 1. (properly) clean 2. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect

How many times is hagnos (ἁγνός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G53 across 11 books.

Where can I study hagnos (ἁγνός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G53 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hagnos (ἁγνός)?

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

Does Strong's G53 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G53, with linked reader references where each row is available.