Jump to: ISBE • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.2. (n.) The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine. 3. (n.) Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity. 4. (n.) Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life. 5. (n.) Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration. 6. (n.) Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SIMPLICITYsim-plis'-i-ti (pethayyuth; haplotes): The words in the Old Testament commonly translated "simplicity" are pethi, "simple" (Proverbs 1:22), pethayyuth, "simplicity" (9:13 margin), tom, "completeness," "integrity" (2 Samuel 15:11), "They went in their simplicity." In the New Testament, haplotes, "singleness of mind," "simplicity," occurs in Romans 12:8, "He that giveth let him do it with simplicity," the Revised Version (British and American) "liberality," margin "Greek: `singleness' "; 2 Corinthians 1:12, "in simplicit and godly sincerity," the Revised Version (British and American) (with corrected text) "in holiness and sincerity of God"; 2 Corinthians 11:3, "the simplicity that is in Christ," the Revised Version (British and American) (with corrected text) "the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ"; compare Ephesians 6:5 Colossians 3:22, where the translation is "singleness" In The Wisdom of Solomon 1:1 we have, "Think ye of the Lord with a good mind (the King James Version "heart"), and in singleness (the King James Version "simplicity") of heart seek ye him" (haplotes). our Lord also speaks (Matthew 6:22 Luke 11:34) of the "single eye" (haplous), and James (1:5) applies haplos, "simply," "directly," without after-thought (the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "liberally") to God, who had been described by Plato (Rep. ii.382 E) as being perfectly simple (haplous) and true, both in word and deed. In such "simplicity"-openness, sincerity, freedom from double-mindedness-man most resembles God and is most open to His visitation and blessing. Greek 572. haplotes -- singleness, hence simplicity ... singleness, hence simplicity. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: haplotes Phonetic Spelling: (hap-lot'-ace) Short Definition: simplicity, sincerity ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/572.htm - 7k 858. aphelotes -- simplicity Strong's Hebrew 6612b. pethi -- simplicity... simplicity. Transliteration: pethi Short Definition: simple-minded. Word Origin from pathah Definition simplicity NASB Word Usage simple-minded (1). ... /hebrew/6612b.htm - 5k 6615. pethiyyuth -- simplicity 8537. tom -- completeness, integrity, also part of the high ... 6612. pthiy -- simple, perhaps open-minded Library On Sandals and Simplicity Simplicity Toward Christ The Simplicity and Sublimity of Salvation The Simplicity of Christ. Of the Simplicity of God (Eight Articles) The Simplicity Indeed, Both of the Gospel Letter and Doctrine... Want of Simplicity. October 10. Eccles. 12:12 Simplicity in Preaching. Peter's Simplicity of Life. The Testament of Issachar Concerning Simplicity. Thesaurus Simplicity (12 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths. ... /s/simplicity.htm - 13k Integrity (46 Occurrences) Bondmen (117 Occurrences) Earthly (39 Occurrences) Slaves (119 Occurrences) Simply (27 Occurrences) Purity (16 Occurrences) Epistles (2 Occurrences) Astronomy You-ward (9 Occurrences) Resources What is divine simplicity? | GotQuestions.orgWitnessing to Catholics'what is the key? | GotQuestions.org Spiritual gifts survey - what are the different spiritual gifts the Bible mentions? | GotQuestions.org Simplicity: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Simplicity (12 Occurrences)Acts 2:46 Romans 12:8 2 Corinthians 1:12 2 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 6:5 Colossians 3:22 Genesis 20:5 Genesis 20:6 2 Samuel 15:11 1 Kings 9:4 Proverbs 1:22 Isaiah 3:17 Subtopics Simplicity is Opposed to Fleshly Wisdom Simplicity: Beware of Being Corrupted from That, Which is in Christ Simplicity: should be Exhibited in Acts of Benevolence Simplicity: should be Exhibited in all Our Conduct Simplicity: should be Exhibited in Preaching the Gospel Simplicity: should be Exhibited: Concerning Evil Simplicity: should be Exhibited: Concerning Malice Simplicity: should be Exhibited: Concerning Our own Wisdom Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of are Made Wise by God Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of are Made Wise by the Word of God Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of are Preserved by God Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of Made Circumspect by Instruction Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of Profit by the Correction of Others Related Terms |