Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἁπλοῦς”
Understanding haploûs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from Α (as a particle of union) and the base of πλέκω single. - properly, folded together, i.e. single (figurat...
G573
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἁπλοῦς
Phonetichap-looce'
Transliterationhaploûs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from Α (as a particle of union) and the base of πλέκω single. - properly, folded together, i.e. single (figuratively, clear)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:22 | “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” Word: ἁπλοῦς (haploûs) | |
| Luke 11:34 | “The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.” Word: ἁπλοῦς (haploûs) |