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εἰλικρίνεια G1505
G1505 is the Greek word εἰλικρίνεια, transliterated eilikríneia. The King James Version most often renders it sincerity.
What it means
clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G1506 (εἰλικρινής).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sincerity.
Verses using εἰλικρίνεια
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 5:8 · KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 1:12 · KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 2:17 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1505 mean?
G1505 is the Greek word εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia), meaning clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively).
How is G1505 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sincerity (2 times), bread of sincerity (1 time).
How many times does G1505 appear in the Bible?
εἰλικρίνεια (eilikríneia) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1505 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1506 (εἰλικρινής).
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