It is sanctified

(αγιαζετα). Present passive indicative of αγιαζω, here "rendered holy" rather than "declared holy." Cf. verse 1 Timothy 4:4.Through the word of God and prayers

(δια λογου θεου κα εντευξεως). See 1 Timothy 2:1 for εντευξις. Paul seems to refer to Genesis 1. It is almost a hendiadys "by the use of Scripture in prayer."

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Old Testament