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Holiness

קֹדֶשׁ · Kodeshἁγιότης / ἅγιος-related terms

Holiness refers fundamentally to being set apart, sacred, or belonging uniquely to God.

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Grafted Bible Dictionary

Definition

Holiness refers fundamentally to being set apart, sacred, or belonging uniquely to God.
God's holiness also includes His moral perfection, majesty, uniqueness, and purity.

God Is Holy

A foundational declaration is:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts."
— Isaiah 6:3

Israel's Calling

God commands Israel:
"You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy."
— Leviticus 19:2
Holiness therefore shapes:
• ethics
• worship
• food
• sexuality
• justice
• sacred time
• priesthood

Yeshua and Apostolic Writings

1 Peter directly quotes Torah:
"You shall be holy, for I am holy."
See:
• Leviticus 11:44–45
• 1 Peter 1:15–16
This demonstrates continuity in the call to holiness.

Holiness and Separation

Biblical holiness is not mere social isolation.
It means belonging to God and reflecting His character.
Editorial source: Grafted Bible Dictionary · Entry 76

Hebrew and Greek Word Study

Greek Word Study

ἁγιότης / ἅγιος-related terms

Original Word
ἁγιότης / ἅγιος-related terms

Hebrew Source

קֹדֶשׁ · Kodesh

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Unified Dictionary Summary

Holiness refers fundamentally to being set apart, sacred, or belonging uniquely to God.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
In the highest sense belongs to God (Isa. 6:3; Rev. 15:4), and to Christians as consecrated to God's service, and in so far as they are conformed in all things to the will of God (Rom. 6:19, 22; Eph. 1:4; Titus 1:8; 1 Pet. 1:15). Personal holiness is a work of gradual development. It is carried on under many hindrances, hence the frequent admonitions to watchfulness, prayer, and perseverance (1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 4:23, 24). (See [280]SANCTIFICATION.)

Sources: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

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Sanctification

Sanctification refers to being set apart as holy and to the process of living in increasing conformity to God's holiness.

Torah

Torah means instruction, teaching, or direction.

Clean

Clean in biblical ritual terminology refers to a state of ritual fitness or purity that allows appropriate participation in sacred life.

Unclean

Unclean refers to a ritual condition that may restrict participation in sacred space or activities until purification occurs.

Priest

A priest is a person set apart for sacred service, especially mediation, sacrifice, teaching, purification, and sanctuary duties.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is God's Spirit active in creation, revelation, empowerment, transformation, and redemption.

Image of God

The Image of God describes humanity's unique creation to represent God within the created world.

Purification

Purification is the process by which ritual uncleanness, contamination, or defilement is removed so that a person or object may return to an appropriate state of cleanness.

Seraphim

Seraphim are heavenly beings appearing explicitly in Isaiah 6 around God's throne.

Tzitzit

Tzitzit are tassels commanded by Torah to be placed on the corners of garments.

HOLINESS

Nave’s Topical Bible references for HOLINESS.

Flame of fire

Is the chosen symbol of the holiness of God (Ex. 3:2; Rev. 2:18), as indicating "the intense, all-consuming operation of his holiness in relation to sin."

Holiness

In the highest sense belongs to God (Isa. 6:3; Rev. 15:4), and to Christians as consecrated to God's service, and in so far as they are conformed in all things to the will of God (Rom. 6:19, 22; Eph. 1:4; Titus 1:8; 1 Pet. 1:15). Personal holiness is a work of gradual development. It is carried on under many hindrances, hence the frequent admonitions to watchfulness, prayer, and perseverance (1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 4:23, 24). (See [280]SANCTIFICATION.)

Kadesh-barnea

holiness of an inconstant son

Kadesh

holiness

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