What does λεπρός · καθαρίζω mean in the Bible?
λεπρός · καθαρίζω is a Greek phrase meaning "cleanse leprous persons".
Greek · G3015, G2511
λεπροὺς καθαρίζετε
Leprous · to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
λεπρόςG3015leprous
Pronunciationleprós
Refers to ritual impurity requiring separation; in NT, Jesus' healing of lepers symbolizes restoration to community.
Open lexicon entry →καθαρίζωG2511to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationkatharízō
Cleanse implies removal of defilement—physical disease, moral corruption, or ceremonial impurity—restoring fitness.
Open lexicon entry →What does λεπροὺς καθαρίζετε (leprous katharizete) mean in the Bible?
λεπρός · καθαρίζω is a Greek phrase meaning "cleanse leprous persons".
Full entry for λεπροὺς καθαρίζετε (G3015, G2511) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G3015, G2511?
G3015, G2511 is connected to 9 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. cleanse leprous persons
Source Gloss
cleanse leprous persons
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 4 case and number patterns. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns4Aligned forms9Case patternNominative (6)Number patternPlural (5)
Nominative · Plural · MasculineMatt 11:5 · Luke 4:27 · Luke 7:22 · Luke 17:124×
Nominative · Singular · MasculineMatt 8:2 · Mark 1:402×
Genitive · Singular · MasculineMatt 26:6 · Mark 14:32×
Accusative · Plural · MasculineMatt 10:81×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 31 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist20present9future1perfect1
Voice
active18passive13
Mood
indicative14imperative6participle4infinitive4subjunctive3
NT Occurrences
Matthew 8:2καθαρίσαιaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveMatthew 8:3καθαρίσθητιaorist passive imperativeimperativeMatthew 8:3ἐκαθαρίσθηaorist passive indicativecompletedMatthew 10:8καθαρίζετεpresent active imperativeimperativeMatthew 11:5καθαρίζονταιpresent passive indicativeongoingMatthew 23:25καθαρίζετεpresent active indicativeongoingMatthew 23:26καθάρισονaorist active imperativeimperativeMark 1:40καθαρίσαιaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveMark 1:41καθαρίσθητιaorist passive imperativeimperativeMark 1:42ἐκαθαρίσθηaorist passive indicativecompletedMark 7:19καθαρίζωνpresent active participleparticipleLuke 4:27ἐκαθαρίσθηaorist passive indicativecompletedLuke 5:12καθαρίσαιaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveLuke 5:13καθαρίσθητιaorist passive imperativeimperativeLuke 7:22καθαρίζονταιpresent passive indicativeongoingLuke 11:39καθαρίζετεpresent active indicativeongoingLuke 17:14ἐκαθαρίσθησανaorist passive indicativecompletedLuke 17:17ἐκαθαρίσθησανaorist passive indicativecompletedActs 10:15ἐκαθάρισενaorist active indicativecompletedActs 11:9ἐκαθάρισενaorist active indicativecompletedActs 15:9καθαρίσαςaorist active participleparticiple2 Corinthians 7:1καθαρίσωμενaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveEphesians 5:26καθαρίσαςaorist active participleparticipleTitus 2:14καθαρίσῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveHebrews 9:14καθαριεῖfuture active indicativeprospectiveHebrews 9:22καθαρίζεταιpresent passive indicativeongoingHebrews 9:23καθαρίζεσθαιpresent passive infinitiveinfinitiveHebrews 10:2κεκαθαρισμένουςperfect passive participleparticipleJames 4:8καθαρίσατεaorist active imperativeimperative1 John 1:7καθαρίζειpresent active indicativeongoing1 John 1:9καθαρίσῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctive
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
λεπροὺς καθαρίζετε is built from this root: