The meaning of “εἰλικρίνεια”
Understanding eilikríneia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sincerity. - clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
εἰλικρίνεια
sincerity. - clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 5:8 | “Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” Word: εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:12 | “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.” Word: εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:17 | “For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. ” Word: εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) |