ἁπλότητος
haplótēs
of generosity
Fundamental meaning: singleness (of condition or character), simplicity. By extension, refers to sincerity (being genuine, without duplicity or hidden motive) and, in some contexts, generosity or openhandedness in giving. The sense can shift from a general transparency or purity of intent or behavior to a specific attitude of liberality, depending on the context.
2 Corinthians 8:2 · Word #22
Lexicon G572
| Lemma | ἁπλότης |
| Transliteration | haplótēs |
| Strong's | G572 |
| Definition | Fundamental meaning: singleness (of condition or character), simplicity. By extension, refers to sincerity (being genuine, without duplicity or hidden motive) and, in some contexts, generosity or openhandedness in giving. The sense can shift from a general transparency or purity of intent or behavior to a specific attitude of liberality, depending on the context. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of generosity |
| Literal | of-simplicity |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἁπλότης |
| Strong's | G572 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G572-03
of singleness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) — indicating possession, source, or quality. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form ἁπλότητος denotes the quality or condition of being single or undivided. "Of singleness" preserves the root idea of undivided simplicity while reflecting the genitive case and feminine singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of singleness
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'of singleness' matches the primary root meaning and is justified here, since the Greek favors the literal sense in context. |