εἰλικρινής
eilikrinēsAdjectiveG1506
pure
From: from (the sun's ray) and G2919 (κρίνω);
Short Definition
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
unalloyed, pure (Lat. sincerus; see DCG, ii, 635a); (a) of unmixed substances; (b) of abstract ideas; (with) of ethical purity.
Synonyms
*ἁγνός *(which see), καθαρός, cf. Tr., Syn.: §lxxxv; DB, iv, 176a; Cremer, 378; Westc. on .
LXX Usage: ^ kB *
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
1
Philippians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 3:1
- Philippians 1:10
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