Hebrew · H2889, G2513 · unreviewed

טָהוֹר

Pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense) · clean (literally or figuratively)

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טָהוֹר H2889 pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
Pronunciation ṭāhwōr
Ritual purity prerequisite for covenant participation; literal cleanliness becomes metaphor for moral and spiritual fitness before God
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καθαρός G2513 clean (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation katharós
Purity spanning physical cleanliness through ceremonial requirements to moral/spiritual integrity of heart and conscience.
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What does טָהוֹר (tahor) mean in the Bible?

טָהוֹר · καθαρός is a Hebrew word meaning "clean, morally pure".

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Meaning

clean, morally pure
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