1505. eilikrineia

Lexicon

eilikrineia: Sincerity, purity, integrity

Original Word: εἰλικρίνεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eilikrineia
Pronunciation: ay-leek-ree'-ni-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (i-lik-ree'-ni-ah)
Definition: Sincerity, purity, integrity
Meaning: clearness, sincerity, purity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sincerity.

From eilikrines; clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively) -- sincerity.

see GREEK eilikrines

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 Origin
from eilikrinés
Definition
clearness, by impl. purity, sincerity
NASB Translation
sincerity (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1505: εἰλικρίνεια

εἰλικρίνεια (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)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εἰλικρινής (eilikrinēs), which is a compound of εἴλη (eile) meaning "sunlight" and κρίνω (krinō) meaning "to judge" or "to discern." The term suggests something that is judged or discerned in the light of the sun, implying purity and clarity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἰλικρίνεια, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535) meaning "blameless" or "upright," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477) meaning "straight" or "upright." These terms also convey the idea of integrity and sincerity in one's character and actions.

Usage: The word εἰλικρίνεια is used in the New Testament to describe a state of moral and spiritual purity, often in the context of one's intentions or character. It emphasizes the importance of being genuine and transparent in one's faith and actions.

Context: • Biblical Context: The concept of εἰλικρίνεια is significant in the New Testament, where it is associated with the virtues of honesty and integrity. It is used to describe the quality of being sincere and without pretense, particularly in one's relationship with God and others.
• Scriptural References:
• 2 Corinthians 1:12 (BSB): "For our boast is this: the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity (εἰλικρίνεια) that are from God, not in worldly wisdom but in the grace of God."
• Philippians 1:10 (BSB): "so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless (εἰλικρίνεια) for the day of Christ."
• Theological Significance: In the New Testament, εἰλικρίνεια is often linked with the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, producing a character that is transparent and free from hypocrisy. It is a quality that reflects the nature of God, who is pure and without deceit. The call to εἰλικρίνεια is a call to live a life that is open and honest before God and others, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel.
• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to cultivate εἰλικρίνεια in their lives by aligning their actions and intentions with the truth of God's Word. This involves a commitment to honesty, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of life, fostering trust and authenticity in relationships.

Forms and Transliterations

ειλικρινεία εἰλικρινείᾳ ειλικρινείας εἰλικρινείας ειλικρινια εἰλικρινίᾳ ειλικρινιας εἰλικρινίας eilikrineia eilikrineíāi eilikrineias eilikrineías

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 5:8 N-GFS
GRK: 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
GRK: ἁπλότητι καὶ εἰλικρινείᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: and godly sincerity, not in fleshly
KJV: and godly sincerity, not with
INT: simplicity and sincerity of God

2 Corinthians 2:17 N-GFS
GRK: ὡς ἐξ εἰλικρινείας ἀλλ' ὡς
NAS: of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God,
KJV: as of sincerity, but as
INT: as of sincerity but as

Strong's Greek 1505
3 Occurrences

εἰλικρινείᾳ — 1 Occ.
εἰλικρινείας — 2 Occ.