Definitions
- Referring to the process of becoming holy or purified through religious or spiritual means. - Talking about the act of setting something apart for a sacred purpose or use. - Describing the state of being free from sin or moral corruption.
- Referring to the process of removing impurities or contaminants from something. - Talking about the act of making something clean or pure. - Describing the state of being cleansed or rid of impurities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the removal of impurities or corruption.
- 2Both can be achieved through religious or spiritual means.
- 3Both can refer to a process or a state of being.
- 4Both can be applied to physical or spiritual aspects.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Sanctification emphasizes the attainment of holiness or sacredness, while purification focuses on the removal of impurities or contaminants.
- 2Method: Sanctification is often achieved through religious or spiritual practices, while purification can be achieved through physical or chemical means.
- 3Scope: Sanctification can refer to a person's soul or a sacred object, while purification can refer to water, air, or other physical substances.
- 4Connotation: Sanctification has a more religious or spiritual connotation, while purification can be used in both religious and secular contexts.
- 5Goal: Sanctification aims to achieve a higher level of spiritual purity, while purification aims to remove impurities or contaminants to make something clean or safe.
Remember this!
Sanctification and purification are synonyms that both refer to the process of removing impurities or corruption. However, sanctification emphasizes the attainment of holiness or sacredness through religious or spiritual means, while purification focuses on the removal of impurities or contaminants through physical or chemical means. Sanctification is often used in a religious context, while purification can be used in both religious and secular contexts.
