Greek · G1505 · unreviewed

εἰλικρίνεια

Sincerity

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εἰλικρίνεια G1505
Pronunciation eilikríneia

What does εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) mean in the Bible?

εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) is a Greek word meaning "sincerity". εἰλικρινία (Rec.

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Meaning

sincerity
Extended definition

Sincerity as moral integrity and purity of motive, especially in relationships and conduct.

(εἰλικρινής), [in LXX: Wis.7:25 A * ;] sincerity, purity: 1Co.5:8, 2Co.1:12 2:17.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Feminine 1 Cor 5:8 · 2 Cor 2:17
Dative · Singular · Feminine 2 Cor 1:12
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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