Appendix:Gikun Usage in Meiji Version of Japanese Bible/神聖

Etymology
Gikun word derived by applying Chinese-derived spelling, a term which decomposes into + , to realis form of native Japanese verb  thus denoting sanctification as God making something holy.

Verb
(kiyo.mu, the archaic form of, , kiyo.meru) →


 * 1) sanctify (make holy by an act of God)