Strong's Lexicon eilikrinés: Pure, sincere, unmixed Original Word: εἰλικρινής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "heíle" (sunlight) and "krínō" (to judge or discern), suggesting something that is judged by sunlight, or pure when examined in the light. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eilikrinés," the concept of purity and sincerity can be related to Hebrew words like "תָּם" (tam, Strong's 8535) meaning complete or blameless, and "זַךְ" (zakh, Strong's 2134) meaning pure or clean. Usage: The term "eilikrinés" conveys the idea of purity and sincerity, often in a moral or ethical sense. It describes something that is genuine, without hidden motives or deceit. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a purity of heart and intention that is transparent and unblemished when exposed to the light of truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of purity was often associated with religious and moral integrity. The imagery of sunlight as a means of testing purity was common, as sunlight reveals imperfections and impurities. In the context of the early Christian church, sincerity and purity were highly valued virtues, reflecting a life transformed by the Gospel and aligned with God's truth. HELPS Word-studies 1506 eilikrinḗs (from heilē, "shining of the sun" and 2929 /krystallízō, "to judge") – properly, rightly judged because seen in full light; (figuratively) judged in the rays of God's light, i.e. with divine clarity (spiritual vision) which results in real insight (discernment). 1506 /eilikrinḗs ("sincere because transparent") describes something proven because well-examined (totally scrutinized) – therefore, certified as sincere (inwardly pure). 1506 (eilikrinḗs) naturally refers to something completely clear, free from hypocrisy (deceit, wickedness) which stands in the full light of God's approval. This term is used twice in the NT (Phil 1:10; 2 Pet 3:1). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin, perhaps from heilé (the sun's ray) and krinó Definition judged by sunlight, unalloyed, pure NASB Translation sincere (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1506: εἰλικρινήςεἰλικρινής, ἐιλικρινες ((on the breathing see WH's Appendix, p. 144; Liddell and Scott, under the word, at the end); commonly supposed to be from εἴλη or ἕλη, sunlight, and κρίνω, properly, found pure when unfolded and examined by the sun's light; hence, some write εἰλικρινής. (see references above); according to the conjecture of others from ἐιλος, ἐίλειν, properly, sifted and cleansed by rapid movement or rolling to and fro), pure, unsullied, sincere; of the soul, an εἰλικρινής man: Philippians 1:10; διάνοια, 2 Peter 3:1. (Wis. 7:25, where cf. Grimm, Exgt. Hdb.; (see, on the word, also Trench, § lxxxv.); (Hippocrates), Xenophon, Plato (Aristotle, Plutarch), Polybius, Philo (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pure, sincere. From heile (the sun's ray) and krino; judged by sunlight, i.e. Tested as genuine (figuratively) -- pure, sincere. see GREEK krino Forms and Transliterations ειλικρινεις ειλικρινείς εἰλικρινεῖς ειλικρινη ειλικρινή εἰλικρινῆ eilikrine eilikrinê eilikrinē eilikrinē̂ eilikrineis eilikrineîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 1:10 Adj-NMPGRK: ἵνα ἦτε εἰλικρινεῖς καὶ ἀπρόσκοποι NAS: in order to be sincere and blameless KJV: ye may be sincere and INT: that you might be pure and blameless 2 Peter 3:1 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 1506 |
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