Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
sincerity
Usage: εἰλικρινία (Rec., cl., -κρινεία), -ας, ἡ (εἰλικρινής), [in LXX: Wis.7:25 A * ;] sincerity, purity: 1Co.5:8, 2Co.1:12 2:17.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1505
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1505 Quick Answer
Strong's G1505 εἰλικρίνεια (eilikrineia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eilikrineia (ei-lik-ree'-nei-ah) n. 1. clearness 2. (by implication) purity (figuratively) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include sincerity. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- eilikrineia (ei-lik-ree'-nei-ah) n. 1. clearness 2. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- sincerity
Meaning and Definition
eilikrineia (ei-lik-ree'-nei-ah) n. 1. clearness 2. (by implication) purity (figuratively) [from G1506] KJV: sincerity Root(s): G1506
Across Lexicons
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How Strong's G1505 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eilikrineia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sincerity
1 Corinthians 5:8
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How Strong's G1505 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
Strong's G1505 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1505 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1505.
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.
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.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1505, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1505 FAQ
What does eilikrineia (εἰλικρίνεια) mean?
Eilikrineia (Strong's G1505) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sincerity". eilikrineia (ei-lik-ree'-nei-ah) n. 1. clearness 2. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
How many times is eilikrineia (εἰλικρίνεια) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1505 across 2 books.
Where can I study eilikrineia (εἰλικρίνεια) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1505 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate eilikrineia (εἰλικρίνεια)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sincerity. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.