ἁπλότης
“simplicity, sincerity, liberality”
Primary meaning: simplicity, sincerity, liberality, graciousness. Strong's: singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal). Lexical nuances: simplicity , sincerity : Ro 12:8 , II Co 11:3 , Eph 6:5 , Col 3:22 ; as manifested in generous, unselfish giving, liberality , graciousness : II Co 8:2 9:11 , 13 (v. ICC , Ro. , 12:8 ; Hort, Ja. , 1:5 , and v.s. ἁπλῶς ).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G573 (ἁπλοῦς);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: יֹשֶׁר (uprightness, integrity, equity) -> ἁπλότης (simplicity, sincerity, liberality)
LXX conceptual translation: לֵבָב (heart, core of moral volition) -> ἁπλότης (simplicity, sincerity, liberality)
LXX conceptual translation: תֹּם (integrity, completeness, innocence) -> ἁπλότης (simplicity, sincerity, liberality)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where ἁπλότης (haplotes) carries significant theological or narrative weight.