Be Holy For I am Holy

1 Peter 1:16

“Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy"

Definition

sanctify

verb

sanc·ti·fy ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-ˌfī 

sanctified; sanctifying

Synonyms of sanctify

transitive verb

to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use CONSECRATE

to free from sin PURIFY

3a to impart or impute sacredness, inviolability, or respect to

3b to give moral or social sanction to

to make productive of holiness or pietyobserve the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it—Deuteronomy 5:12 (Douay Version)



Definition

holy

ἅγιος (hagios)

Strong: G39, G40

GK: G41

separate from common condition and use; dedicated. Lk. 2:23; hallowed; used of things, τὰ ἅγια, the sanctuary; and of persons, saints, e.g., members of the first Christian communities; pure, righteous, ceremonially or morally; holy


Definition

righteousness

δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē)

Strong: G1343

GK: G1466

fair and equitable dealing, justice, Acts 17:31Heb. 11:33Rom. 9:28; integrity, virtue, Lk. 1:75Eph. 5:9; in NT generosity, alms, 2 Cor. 9:10, v.r.; Mt. 6:1; piety, godliness, Rom. 6:13; investiture with the attribute of righteousness, acceptance as righteous, justification, Rom. 4:1110:4, et al. freq.; a provision or mean for justification, Rom. 1:172 Cor. 3:9; an instance of justification, 2 Cor. 5:21