◄ 572. haplotés ►
Strong's Lexicon haplotés: Simplicity, sincerity, generosity, liberality Original Word: ἁπλότης Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: haplotés Pronunciation: hap-LOT-ace Phonetic Spelling: (hap-lot'-ace) Definition: simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. Meaning: The term ἁπλότης generally conveys the idea of simplicity, sincerity, or singleness of heart. It can also imply generosity or liberality, particularly in the context of giving. Word Origin: Derived from ἁπλοῦς (haplous), meaning "single" or "simple." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁπλότης, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535), meaning "complete" or "blameless," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "straight." These terms convey ideas of integrity and sincerity, akin to the Greek concept of ἁπλότης. Usage: The word ἁπλότης is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of character that is straightforward, sincere, and without duplicity. It often refers to a pure and generous spirit, especially in the context of giving or sharing with others. Context: ἁπλότης appears several times in the New Testament, each time highlighting a different aspect of its meaning. In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul expresses concern that the Corinthians might be led astray from the "simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." Here, ἁπλότης underscores the importance of a sincere and undivided commitment to faith. In Romans 12:8, the term is used in the context of spiritual gifts, where Paul encourages those who give to do so with "generosity" (ἁπλότης). This usage emphasizes the virtue of giving freely and without ulterior motives, reflecting a heart that is open and generous. Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 8:2, Paul commends the Macedonian churches for their "abundant joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality" (ἁπλότης). This passage highlights the paradox of their generosity despite their own lack, illustrating the depth of their sincere and selfless giving. Ephesians 6:5 and Colossians 3:22 both use ἁπλότης to describe the attitude of slaves serving their masters "with sincerity of heart," as unto Christ. This reflects a call to integrity and wholeheartedness in one's duties, regardless of earthly circumstances. 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 Origin from haplous Definition singleness, hence simplicity NASB Translation liberality (4), simplicity (1), sincerity (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 572: ἁπλότης ἁπλότης, 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 haplótētos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 12:8 N-DFS GRK: 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 GRK: ὅτι ἐν ἁπλότητι καὶ εἰλικρινείᾳ INT: that in simplicity and sincerity 2 Corinthians 8:2 N-GFS GRK: πλοῦτος τῆς ἁπλότητος αὐτῶν NAS: in the wealth of their liberality. KJV: the riches of their liberality. INT: riches the generosity of them 2 Corinthians 9:11 N-AFS GRK: εἰς πᾶσαν ἁπλότητα ἥτις κατεργάζεται NAS: for all liberality, which KJV: to all bountifulness, which causeth INT: to all generousity which produces 2 Corinthians 9:13 N-DFS GRK: χριστοῦ καὶ ἁπλότητι τῆς κοινωνίας NAS: of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution KJV: and for [your] liberal distribution INT: of Christ and generousity of the participation 2 Corinthians 11:3 N-GFS GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς ἁπλότητος καὶ τῆς NAS: will be led astray from the simplicity and purity KJV: from the simplicity that is in INT: from the simplicity and the Ephesians 6:5 N-DFS GRK: τρόμου ἐν ἁπλότητι τῆς καρδίας NAS: and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, KJV: in singleness of your INT: trembling in sincerity of the heart Colossians 3:22 N-DFS GRK: ἀλλ' ἐν ἁπλότητι καρδίας φοβούμενοι NAS: as those who [merely] please men, but with sincerity of heart, KJV: but in singleness of heart, fearing INT: but in sincerity of heart fearing Strong's Greek 572 8 Occurrences ἁπλότητα — 1 Occ. ἁπλότητι — 5 Occ. ἁπλότητος — 2 Occ.