Meaning
To sanctify is to make holy, set apart, or treat as holy.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, sanctify means to make holy, set apart for a sacred purpose, or declare and treat as holy.
The term is used of God, people, places, objects, days, and things dedicated to Him.
Scripture also uses sanctify in relation to God’s work in His people and their conduct toward Him.
Key References
- Genesis 2:3
- Exodus 13:2
- Exodus 19:10-14
- Exodus 29:43-44
- Leviticus 8:10-11
- Leviticus 20:7-8
- Numbers 8:17
- Isaiah 8:13
- Ezekiel 20:12
- John 17:17-19
- 1 Corinthians 6:11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
- 1 Peter 3:15
Related Terms
- Holy
- Holiness
- Consecrate
- Consecration
- Sanctification
- Clean
- Purification