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ἁπλότης G572

G572 is the Greek word ἁπλότης, transliterated haplótēs. The King James Version most often renders it simplicity.

Word: ἁπλότηςTransliteration: haplótēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal).

Where it comes from

from G573 (ἁπλοῦς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

simplicity 3×singleness 2×liberality 1×bountifulness 1×liberal 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness.

Verses using ἁπλότης

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 12:8 · KJV

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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 8:2 · KJV

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2 Corinthians 9:11 · KJV

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:13 · KJV

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

2 Corinthians 11:3 · KJV

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Ephesians 6:5 · KJV

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Colossians 3:22 · KJV

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Common questions

What does Strong's G572 mean?

G572 is the Greek word ἁπλότης (haplótēs), meaning singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal).

How is G572 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it simplicity (3 times), singleness (2 times), liberality (1 time), bountifulness (1 time), liberal (1 time).

How many times does G572 appear in the Bible?

ἁπλότης (haplótēs) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G572 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G573 (ἁπλοῦς).

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