εἰλικρινής G1506

G1506 is the Greek word εἰλικρινής, transliterated eilikrinḗs. The King James Version most often renders it sincere.

Word: εἰλικρινήςTransliteration: eilikrinḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively).

from (the sun's ray) and G2919 (κρίνω).

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sincere 1×pure 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pure, sincere.

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

What does Strong's G1506 mean?

G1506 is the Greek word εἰλικρινής (eilikrinḗs), meaning judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively).

How is G1506 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sincere (1 time), pure (1 time).

How many times does G1506 appear in the Bible?

εἰλικρινής (eilikrinḗs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1506 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (the sun's ray) and G2919 (κρίνω).