Lexicon eilikrineia: Sincerity, purity, integrity Original Word: εἰλικρίνεια Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sincerity. From eilikrines; clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively) -- sincerity. see GREEK eilikrines HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1505 eilikríneia – literally, "judged in the light of the sun"; i.e. pure inner motives ("sincerity"). See 1506 (eilikrines). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eilikrinés Definition clearness, by impl. purity, sincerity NASB Translation sincerity (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1505: εἰλικρίνειαεἰλικρίνεια (ἐιλικρινια T (WH, see Iota; on the breathing see WH's Appendix, p. 144)), εἰλικρινείας, ἡ (εἰλικρινής, which see), purity, sincerity, ingenuousness: 1 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Corinthians 2:17; τοῦ Θεοῦ, which God effects by the Holy Spirit, 2 Corinthians 1:12 (Winers Grammar, § 36, 3 b.). (Theophrastus, Sextus Empiricus, Stobaeus) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εἰλικρινής (eilikrinēs), which is a compound of εἴλη (eile) meaning "sunlight" and κρίνω (krinō) meaning "to judge" or "to discern." The term suggests something that is judged or discerned in the light of the sun, implying purity and clarity.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἰλικρίνεια, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535) meaning "blameless" or "upright," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477) meaning "straight" or "upright." These terms also convey the idea of integrity and sincerity in one's character and actions. Usage: The word εἰλικρίνεια is used in the New Testament to describe a state of moral and spiritual purity, often in the context of one's intentions or character. It emphasizes the importance of being genuine and transparent in one's faith and actions. Context: • Biblical Context: The concept of εἰλικρίνεια is significant in the New Testament, where it is associated with the virtues of honesty and integrity. It is used to describe the quality of being sincere and without pretense, particularly in one's relationship with God and others. Forms and Transliterations ειλικρινεία εἰλικρινείᾳ ειλικρινείας εἰλικρινείας ειλικρινια εἰλικρινίᾳ ειλικρινιας εἰλικρινίας eilikrineia eilikrineíāi eilikrineias eilikrineíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:8 N-GFSGRK: ἐν ἀζύμοις εἰλικρινείας καὶ ἀληθείας NAS: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. KJV: the unleavened [bread] of sincerity and INT: with unleavened [bread] of sincerity and of truth 2 Corinthians 1:12 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 2:17 N-GFS Strong's Greek 1505 |