Lexical Definition
εἰλικρίνεια eilikríneia (i-lik-ree'-ni-ah) sincerity G:N-F
from εἰλικρινής
sincerity.
- clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
Abbott-Smith
** εἰλικρινία (Rec., cl., -κρινεία), -ας, ἡ (< εἰλικρινής), [in LXX: Wi 7:25 A * ;]
sincerity, purity: I Co 5:8, II Co 1:12 2:17.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians | 5:8 |
| 2 Corinthians | 1:12 · 2:17 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
εἰλικρίνεια-εια [ρῐ], ἡ,
unmixedness, purity, opposed to μίξις, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; in bad sense, unrelievedness, κακοῦ [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__II sincerity, uprightness, [NT+3rd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.5.8