Know the Word.

Greek word

katharismós

καθαρισμός

What it means

a washing off, i.e. ablution, expiation

a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation

Where it comes from

from katharízō (καθαρίζω)

How the King James translates it

  • cleansing2
  • purification1
  • purifying1
  • purged1

Every place it appears 5

Mark1:44
John2:6
2 Peter1:9