Greek · G1506, G1271 · unreviewed

Eilikrinē dianoian

Pure · mind

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εἰλικρινής G1506 pure
Pronunciation eilikrinḗs
Pure without mixture or adulteration; unmixed integrity applied to moral and intellectual character.
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διάνοια G1271 mind
Pronunciation diánoia
Understanding as the seat of intention and purpose, distinct from mere intellect or emotion.
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What does eilikrinē dianoian (eilikrinēs / dianoia) mean in the Bible?

εἰλικρινής · διάνοια is a Greek word meaning "sincere mind, pure understanding".

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Meaning

sincere mind, pure understanding
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Phil 1:10
Accusative · Singular · Feminine 2 Pet 3:1
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.

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