Eilikrinḗs — G1506
G1506 · Greek — εἰλικρινής
Pronunciation: i-lik-ree-nace'
Definition
adjective
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
Usually translated as
pure, sincere
Origin
from heílē (the sun's ray) and G2919
Occurrences
Eilikrinḗs occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1), 2 Peter (1)
- Philippians 1:10 — That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere (εἰλικρινεῖς) 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 (εἰλικρινῆ) minds by way of remembrance:
Strong's Lexicon — E