Strong’s G1506 · Greek

εἰλικρινής
eilikrinḗs

Definition

judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)

Etymology

from (the sun's ray) and G2919 (κρίνω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • pure
  • sincere

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What the first audience heard

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