Bible Dictionary

Sanctification

The act or process of setting apart for a holy purpose.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

408 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

The act or process of setting apart for a holy purpose.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 19:10
  • John 17:17
  • Romans 6:22
  • 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • Hebrews 10:10
  • 1 Peter 1:2

Also Called

sanctify

Original Language

Greek

ἁγιασμός

hagiasmos

sanctification; holiness

Meaning

Sanctification is the act or process of setting apart for a holy purpose.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, sanctification refers to being set apart or made holy for God’s purposes.

The term is used of people, conduct, and things devoted to God.


Key References

  • Exodus 19:10
  • John 17:17
  • Romans 6:22
  • 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • Hebrews 10:10
  • 1 Peter 1:2

  • Holiness
  • Consecration
  • Righteousness
  • Purity
  • Holy

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 19:10
  • John 17:17
  • Romans 6:22
  • 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • Hebrews 10:10
  • 1 Peter 1:2

Related Terms

Study Topics

sanctification holiness consecration purity