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εἰλικρινής
eilikrinēs
G1506
G:A Greek

pure

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eilikrines describes an untainted quality of mind and conduct in the two attested clauses.

The two occurrences present a single attested use: an untainted quality applied to a mind in 2 Peter 3:1 and to people’s conduct in Philippians 1:10.

Senses in use

  1. Untainted mind and conduct · dominant

    In 2 Peter 3:1, the accusative singular feminine form qualifies “mind” in the clause the APB renders “I arouse your pure mind by way of remembrance.” In Philippians 1:10, the nominative plural masculine form describes those who approve what excels, with the APB rendering them “pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “pure” in both supplied verses: for “mind” in 2 Peter 3:1 and alongside “blameless” for people in Philippians 1:10. The precise contribution of the term is inferred from its adjectival placement in each clause.

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