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 times

Appears 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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