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Strong's G572 ἁπλότης (haplotes)

Haplotes means “singleness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H572 — amtachath (“sack”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G572
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 9

Strong's G572 Quick Answer

Strong's G572 ἁπλότης (haplotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. haplotes (hap-lot'-ace) n. 1. singleness 2. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking) It has 14 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include singleness and sincerity. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
haplotes (hap-lot'-ace) n. 1. singleness 2. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking)
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
singleness and sincerity

Meaning and Definition

haplotes (hap-lot'-ace) n. 1. singleness 2. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking) 3. (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal) [from G573] KJV: bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness Root(s): G573

Original Word
ἁπλότης
Transliteration
haplotes
Derivation
Root: ἁπλοῦς R1: 573
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G572. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

openness

Usage: ἀπλότης, -ητος, ή (ἁπλοῦς), [in LXX: 4Ki.15:11 (תֹּם), 1Ch.29:17 (לֵבָב יֹשֶׁר, ἁ. τῆς καρδίας, cf. Col.3:22, where see Lft.), Wis.1:1, al. ;] simplicity, sincerity: Rom.12:8, 2Co.11:3, Eph.6:5, Col.3:22; as manifested in generous, unselfish giving, liberality, graciousness: 2Co.8:2 9:11 9:13 (see ICC, Rom.12:8; Hort, Jas.1:5, and see: ἁπλῶς).† (AS)

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How Strong's G572 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render haplotes, 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.

singleness Ephesians 6:5 sincerity 2 Corinthians 1:12

How Strong's G572 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 8 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G572 (ἁπλότης) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G572 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 G572 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

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.

Strong's G572 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 15:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And there went with Absalom two hundred chosen men from Jerusalem; and they went in their simplicity, and knew not anything.

1 Chronicles 29:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And I know, Lord, that thou art he that searches the hearts, and thou lovest righteousness. I have willingly offered all these things in simplicity of heart; and now I have seen with joy thy people here present, willingly offering to thee.

Strong's G572 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 2:37 Septuagint / Brenton

but said, Let us die all in our innocency: heaven and earth shall testify for us, that ye put us to death wrongfully.

1 Maccabees 2:60 Septuagint / Brenton

Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions.

3 Maccabees 3:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G572.

2 Kingdoms 15:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there went with Absalom two hundred chosen men from Jerusalem; and they went in their simplicity, and knew not anything.
1 Chronicles 29:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I know, Lord, that thou art he that searches the hearts, and thou lovest righteousness. I have willingly offered all these things in simplicity of heart; and now I have seen with joy thy people here present, willingly offering to thee.
Romans 12:8 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
1 Maccabees 2:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but said, Let us die all in our innocency: heaven and earth shall testify for us, that ye put us to death wrongfully.
1 Maccabees 2:60 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions.
3 Maccabees 3:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.
Wisdom of Solomon 1:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth: Think of the Lord with a good heart, And in simplicity of heart seek him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G572, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 5 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G572 FAQ

What does haplotes (ἁπλότης) mean?

Haplotes (Strong's G572) is a Greek word most simply glossed "singleness". haplotes (hap-lot'-ace) n. 1. singleness 2. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking)

How many times is haplotes (ἁπλότης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G572 across 9 books.

Where can I study haplotes (ἁπλότης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G572 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate haplotes (ἁπλότης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as singleness and sincerity. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G572 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G572, with linked reader references where each row is available.