ἁγν-εία,ἡ,
A. purity, chastity, λόγων ἔργων τε
S. OT 864
(lyr.), coupled with καθαρότης
Hp. Morb.Sacr. 1
, cf.1 Ep.Tim.
4.12 ; τῶνθεῶν
Antipho 2.1.10
; ἁγνείη δ' ἐστὶ φρονεῖν ὅσια
App.Anth. 4.18
.
II. strict observance of religious duties, Pl. Lg. 909e (pl.), etc.; in pl.,purifications, ceremonies, Isoc. 11.21 , J.
BJ prooem.
10 , BGU 1198.12 , etc.