ἁγιωσύνη (Hagiōsynē): A Life Set Apart for God
Deep Dive into ἁγιωσύνηThe Greek term ἁγιωσύνη (hagiōsynē) is defined as holiness, sanctity, or divine nature/quality, expressing the distinction of the divine from the human. This word, which is related to ἅγιος (holy), is relatively rare; it does not appear in pre-biblical Greek but is found in the Septuagint, where it often incorporates elements of glory and might. In the New Testament, only the Apostle Paul utilizes this specific term across three passages: Romans 1:4, 2 Corinthians 7:1, and 1 Thessalonians 3:13.The concept takes on two primary dimensions based on its application. When…
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