Berean Strong's Lexicon haplotés: Simplicity, sincerity, generosity, liberality Original Word: ἁπλότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἁπλοῦς (haplous), meaning "single" or "simple." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁπλότης, the concept of sincerity and generosity can be related to Hebrew terms like תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535) meaning "blameless" or "upright," and נָדִיב (nadiv, Strong's 5081) meaning "noble" or "generous." Usage: In the New Testament, ἁπλότης (haplotés) is used to convey the idea of singleness of purpose, sincerity, and purity of intention. It often refers to a generous and open-hearted attitude, free from pretense or duplicity. The term can also imply a straightforwardness and an unselfishness in giving or acting. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of simplicity or sincerity was highly valued, especially in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of being "single-minded" or "pure" in one's intentions was seen as a virtue. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have resonated with the call to live a life of integrity and genuine faith, reflecting the character of Christ. HELPS Word-studies 572 haplótēs (from 1 /A "not" and from pel-, "fold," cf. DNTT, 3, 572) – properly, "singleness, without folds, like a piece of cloth unfolded" (WP, 1, 56), i.e. not compounded or over-complicated (needlessly complex); "single-threaded" (versus "multi-threaded"); "without folds, simplex" (J. Thayer), used of "unworldly simplicity" (as in the papyri, MM). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haplous Definition singleness, hence simplicity NASB Translation liberality (4), simplicity (1), sincerity (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 572: ἁπλότηςἁπλότης, ἁπλητος, ἡ, singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty; the virtue of one who is free from pretence and dissimulation (so in Greek writings from Xenophon, Cyril 1, 4, 3; Hell. 6, 1, 18 down): ἐν ἁπλότητι (L T Tr WH ἁγιοτητι) καί εἰλικρίνεια θεοῦ i. e. infused by God through the Spirit (Winer's Grammar, § 36, 3 b.), 2 Corinthians 1:12; ἐν ἁπλότητι τῆς καρδίας (לֵבָב יֹשֶׁר, 1 Chronicles 29:17), Colossians 3:22; Ephesians 6:5 (Wis. 1:1); εἰς Χριστόν, sincerity of mind toward Christ, i. e. single-hearted faith in Christ, as opposed to false wisdom in matters pertaining to Christianity, 2 Corinthians 11:3; ἐν ἁπλότητι in simplicity, i. e. without self-seeking, Romans 12:8. openness of heart manifesting itself by benefactions, liberality, (Josephus, Antiquities 7, 13, 4; but in opposition see Fritzsche on Romans, vol. iii., 62f): 2 Corinthians 8:2; 2 Corinthians 9:11, 13 (τῆς κοινωνίας, manifested by fellowship). Cf. Kling under the word 'Einfalt' in Herzog iii., p. 723f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bountifulness, simplicity, singleness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal) -- bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness. see GREEK haplous Forms and Transliterations απλοτητα απλότητα ἁπλότητα απλοτητι απλότητι ἁπλότητι απλοτητος απλότητος ἁπλότητος aploteta aplotēta aploteti aplotēti aplotetos aplotētos haploteta haplotēta haplóteta haplótēta haploteti haplotēti haplóteti haplótēti haplotetos haplotētos haplótetos haplótētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 12:8 N-DFSGRK: μεταδιδοὺς ἐν ἁπλότητι ὁ προϊστάμενος NAS: he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, KJV: [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, INT: imparts in simplicity he that takes the lead 2 Corinthians 1:12 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 8:2 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 9:11 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:13 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 11:3 N-GFS Ephesians 6:5 N-DFS Colossians 3:22 N-DFS Strong's Greek 572 |
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