Strong's Lexicon eilikrineia: Sincerity, purity, integrity Original Word: εἰλικρίνεια Word Origin: Derived from εἰλικρινής (eilikrinēs), meaning "pure" or "sincere," which is a compound of εἴλη (eile) meaning "sunlight" and κρίνω (krinō) meaning "to judge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, concepts related to sincerity and purity can be found in words like תָּם (tam, Strong's H8535) meaning "blameless" or "upright," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's H3477) meaning "straight" or "upright." Usage: The term "eilikrineia" conveys the idea of purity and sincerity, particularly in moral and ethical contexts. It suggests a state of being free from deceit, hypocrisy, or pretense, embodying genuine and unadulterated motives. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the purity of one's intentions and the integrity of one's actions, especially in relation to faith and conduct. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sincerity was a valued trait, often associated with moral integrity and truthfulness. The concept of "eilikrineia" would have resonated with early Christians who were called to live lives that reflected the teachings of Christ, characterized by honesty and transparency. The imagery of sunlight in the word's origin suggests a life that can withstand scrutiny and is open to the light of truth. 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) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sincerity. From eilikrines; clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively) -- sincerity. see GREEK eilikrines 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 |
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