KJV dictionary & concordance

sanctify

Meaning of “sanctify”

To set apart as holy, consecrate, dedicate, hallow, cleanse, purify, or treat as holy.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

70 occurrences65 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 13:2

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Nehemiah 13:22

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And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Nehemiah 13:22 · retained source text

And I commanded the Leuites, that they should cleanse themselues, and that they should come and keepe the gates, to sanctifie the Sabbath day: Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me, according to the greatnesse of thy mercie.

1611 marginal noteOr, multitude.

Complete reference index — all 65 verses

Exodus 13:2 Exodus 19:10 Exodus 19:22 Exodus 19:23 Exodus 28:41 Exodus 29:27 Exodus 29:33 Exodus 29:36 Exodus 29:37 Exodus 29:44 Exodus 30:29 Exodus 31:13 Exodus 40:10 Exodus 40:11 Exodus 40:13 Leviticus 8:11 Leviticus 8:12 Leviticus 11:44 Leviticus 20:7 Leviticus 20:8 Leviticus 21:8 Leviticus 21:15 Leviticus 21:23 Leviticus 22:9 Leviticus 22:16 Leviticus 27:14 Leviticus 27:16 Leviticus 27:17 Leviticus 27:18 Leviticus 27:22 Leviticus 27:26 Numbers 11:18 Numbers 20:12 Numbers 27:14 Deuteronomy 5:12 Deuteronomy 15:19 Joshua 3:5 Joshua 7:13 1 Samuel 16:5 1 Chronicles 15:12 1 Chronicles 23:13 2 Chronicles 29:5 2 Chronicles 29:17 2 Chronicles 29:34 2 Chronicles 30:17 2 Chronicles 35:6 Nehemiah 13:22 Isaiah 8:13 Isaiah 29:23 Isaiah 66:17 Ezekiel 20:12 Ezekiel 36:23 Ezekiel 37:28 Ezekiel 38:23 Ezekiel 44:19 Ezekiel 46:20 Joel 1:14 Joel 2:15 Joel 2:16 John 17:17 John 17:19 Ephesians 5:26 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Hebrews 13:12 1 Peter 3:15

Where “sanctify” appears

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Exodus16 occurrences
15 verses Leviticus17 occurrences
16 verses Numbers3 occurrences
3 verses Deuteronomy2 occurrences
2 verses Joshua3 occurrences
2 verses 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Chronicles2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Chronicles6 occurrences
5 verses Nehemiah1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah4 occurrences
3 verses Ezekiel6 occurrences
6 verses Joel3 occurrences
3 verses John2 occurrences
2 verses Ephesians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse Hebrews1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Peter1 occurrence
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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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In a general sense, to cleanse, purify or make holy. […] To separate, set apart or appoint to a holy, sacred or religious use. […] To sanctify God, to praise and celebrate him as a holy being; to acknowledge and honor his holy majesty, and to reverence his character and laws.

volume 2, leaf 518, column 3 (entry starts at OCR line 182)