Lexicon haplotés: Simplicity, sincerity, generosity, liberality Original Word: ἁπλότης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bountifulness, simplicity, singleness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal) -- bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness. see GREEK haplous HELPS Word-studies 572 haplótēs (from 1 /A "not" and from pel-, "fold," cf. DNTT, 3, 572) – properly, "singleness, without folds, like a piece of cloth unfolded" (WP, 1, 56), i.e. not compounded or over-complicated (needlessly complex); "single-threaded" (versus "multi-threaded"); "without folds, simplex" (J. Thayer), used of "unworldly simplicity" (as in the papyri, MM). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haplous Definition singleness, hence simplicity NASB Translation liberality (4), simplicity (1), sincerity (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 572: ἁπλότηςἁπλότης, ἁπλητος, ἡ, singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty; the virtue of one who is free from pretence and dissimulation (so in Greek writings from Xenophon, Cyril 1, 4, 3; Hell. 6, 1, 18 down): ἐν ἁπλότητι (L T Tr WH ἁγιοτητι) καί εἰλικρίνεια θεοῦ i. e. infused by God through the Spirit (Winer's Grammar, § 36, 3 b.), 2 Corinthians 1:12; ἐν ἁπλότητι τῆς καρδίας (לֵבָב יֹשֶׁר, 1 Chronicles 29:17), Colossians 3:22; Ephesians 6:5 (Wis. 1:1); εἰς Χριστόν, sincerity of mind toward Christ, i. e. single-hearted faith in Christ, as opposed to false wisdom in matters pertaining to Christianity, 2 Corinthians 11:3; ἐν ἁπλότητι in simplicity, i. e. without self-seeking, Romans 12:8. openness of heart manifesting itself by benefactions, liberality, (Josephus, Antiquities 7, 13, 4; but in opposition see Fritzsche on Romans, vol. iii., 62f): 2 Corinthians 8:2; 2 Corinthians 9:11, 13 (τῆς κοινωνίας, manifested by fellowship). Cf. Kling under the word 'Einfalt' in Herzog iii., p. 723f. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ἁπλοῦς (haplous), meaning "single" or "simple."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁπλότης, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535), meaning "complete" or "blameless," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "straight." These terms convey ideas of integrity and sincerity, akin to the Greek concept of ἁπλότης. Usage: The word ἁπλότης is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of character that is straightforward, sincere, and without duplicity. It often refers to a pure and generous spirit, especially in the context of giving or sharing with others. Context: ἁπλότης appears several times in the New Testament, each time highlighting a different aspect of its meaning. In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul expresses concern that the Corinthians might be led astray from the "simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." Here, ἁπλότης underscores the importance of a sincere and undivided commitment to faith. Forms and Transliterations απλοτητα απλότητα ἁπλότητα απλοτητι απλότητι ἁπλότητι απλοτητος απλότητος ἁπλότητος aploteta aplotēta aploteti aplotēti aplotetos aplotētos haploteta haplotēta haplóteta haplótēta haploteti haplotēti haplóteti haplótēti haplotetos haplotētos haplótetos haplótētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 12:8 N-DFSGRK: μεταδιδοὺς ἐν ἁπλότητι ὁ προϊστάμενος NAS: he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, KJV: [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, INT: imparts in simplicity he that takes the lead 2 Corinthians 1:12 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 8:2 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 9:11 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:13 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 11:3 N-GFS Ephesians 6:5 N-DFS Colossians 3:22 N-DFS Strong's Greek 572 |
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