G1506: εἰλικρινής
eilikrinḗs · “pure”
Definition
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: pure, sincere
Word origin: from (the sun's ray) and G2919 (κρίνω);
Extended definition
εἰλικρινής, -ές,
[in LXX: Wi 72^ kB * ;]
unalloyed, pure (Lat. sincerus; see DCG, ii, 635a);
(a) of unmixed substances;
(b) of abstract ideas;
(with) of ethical purity: Php.1:10, 2Pe.3:1.†
SYN.: ἁγνός (which see), καθαρός, cf. Tr., Syn.: §lxxxv; DB, iv, 176a; Cremer, 378; Westc. on 1Jn.3:3. (AS)
[in LXX: Wi 72^ kB * ;]
unalloyed, pure (Lat. sincerus; see DCG, ii, 635a);
(a) of unmixed substances;
(b) of abstract ideas;
(with) of ethical purity: Php.1:10, 2Pe.3:1.†
SYN.: ἁγνός (which see), καθαρός, cf. Tr., Syn.: §lxxxv; DB, iv, 176a; Cremer, 378; Westc. on 1Jn.3:3. (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1506 is translated
- pure ×2
Bible verses with G1506 (eilikrinḗs)
Eilikrinḗs appears in 2 verses.
- Philippians 1:10
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
- 2 Peter 3:1
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: