Strong G858ἀφελότης
sincerity
- Transliteration
- aphelotēs
- Pronunciation
- af-el-ot'-ace
- Morphology
- Greek Noun (Feminine)
Definition
From a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and φέλλος phellos (in the sense of a stone as stubbing the foot); smoothness that is (figuratively) simplicity: - singleness.
Detailed definition
ἀφελότης, -ητος, ἡ
= cl. ἀφέλεια (see MM, see word),
simplicity: Act.2:46†
(AS)
= cl. ἀφέλεια (see MM, see word),
simplicity: Act.2:46†
(AS)
In the Bible
Strong G858 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- singleness1
First verses
- Acts 2:46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Occurrences by book
Detailed Greek dictionary
ἀφελότης, ητος, ἡ,
simplicity, unworldliness, [NT (NT.Acts.2.46, Vett. Val.240.15.)]
simplicity, unworldliness, [NT (NT.Acts.2.46, Vett. Val.240.15.)]