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Lexicon :: Strong's G572 - haplotēs

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ἁπλότης
Transliteration
haplotēs (Key)
Pronunciation
hap-lot'-ace
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:386,65

Strong’s Definitions

ἁπλότης haplótēs, hap-lot'-ace; from G573; singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal):—bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G572 in the following manner: simplicity (3x), singleness (2x), liberality (1x), bountifulness (1x), liberty (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G572 in the following manner: simplicity (3x), singleness (2x), liberality (1x), bountifulness (1x), liberty (1x).
  1. singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty

    1. the virtue of one who is free from pretence and hypocrisy

  2. not self seeking, openness of heart manifesting itself by generousity

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἁπλότης haplótēs, hap-lot'-ace; from G573; singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal):—bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness.
STRONGS G572:
ἁπλότης, -ητος, , 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 ἁγιότητι) καὶ εἰλικρινείᾳ θεοῦ i. e. infused by God through the Spirit [Winer's Grammar, § 36, 3 b.], 2 Corinthians 1:12; ἐν ἁπλ. 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.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Chronicles
29:17
Romans
12:8
2 Corinthians
1:12; 8:2; 9:11; 9:13; 11:3
Ephesians
6:5
Colossians
3:22

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G572 matches the Greek ἁπλότης (haplotēs),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:8 - the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,[fn] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:12 - For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity[fn] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:2 - for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:11 - You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:13 - By their approval of this service, they[fn] will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others,
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:3 - But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:5 - Bondservants,[fn] obey your earthly masters[fn] with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,
Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:22 - Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters,[fn] not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
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