ἁπλότης
haplotēsopennessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine7 occurrences4 books7 verses
Definition
ἀπλότης, -ητος, ή
(ἁπλοῦς), [in LXX: 2 Kings 15:11 (תֹּם), 1 Chronicles 29:17 (לֵבָב יֹשֶׁר, ἁ. τῆς καρδίας, cf. Colossians 3:22, where see Lft.), Wis.1.1, al. ;]
simplicity, sincerity: Romans 12:8, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 6:5, Colossians 3:22; as manifested in generous, unselfish giving, liberality, graciousness: 2 Corinthians 8:2; 9:11; 9:13 (see ICC, Romans 12:8; Hort, James 1:5, and see: ἁπλῶς).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἁπλότης:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Romans 12:8ἁπλότητι · let him give generously…if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2ἁπλότητος · generosityIn the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 9:11ἁπλότητα · be generousYou will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:13ἁπλότητι · [for the] generosityBecause of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3ἁπλότητος · simpleI am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
- Ephesians 6:5ἁπλότητι · sinceritySlaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
- Colossians 3:22ἁπλότητι · sinceritySlaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.