Refiner Word Study eilikrines (G1506)
G1506  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
εἰλικρινής
eilikrines
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. that which being viewed in the sunshine is found clear and pure; met. spotless, sincere, ingenuous, Phil. 1:10; 2 Pet. 3:1*"

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Definition and meaning

What does eilikrines mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G1506
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. that which being viewed in the sunshine is found clear and pure; met. spotless, sincere, ingenuous, Phil. 1:10; 2 Pet. 3:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: εἰλικρινής

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with eilikrines

These are the most notable occurrences of eilikrines (G1506) across the King James Bible.

Philippians 1:10

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

2 Peter 3:1

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about eilikrines

What does eilikrines mean in Greek?

Strong's G1506 (eilikrines) is a Greek word that means: pr. that which being viewed in the sunshine is found clear and pure; met. spotless, sincere, ingenuous, Phil. 1:10; 2 Pet. 3:1* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does eilikrines appear in the Bible?

The word eilikrines (G1506) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1506?

Strong's G1506 is eilikrines, a Greek word defined as: pr. that which being viewed in the sunshine is found clear and pure; met. spotless, sincere, ingenuous, Phil. 1:10; 2 Pet. 3:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is eilikrines in the Old Testament or New Testament?

eilikrines is a Greek word found in the New Testament.