Word: kaqarismoj

Pronounce: kath-ar-is-mos'

Strongs Number: G2512

Orig: from 2511; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation:--cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying). G2511

Use: TDNT-3:429,381 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H817 H2891 H2893 H3725 H5352 H5674

1) a cleansing, purification, a ritual purgation or washing
1a) of the washing of the Jews before and after their meals
1b) of levitical purification of women after childbirth
1c) a cleansing from the guilt of sins wrought by the expiatory sacrifice of Christ