ἁπλότητα
haplótēs
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 9:11 · Word #6
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 ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | generosity |
| Literal | simplicity-generosity |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἁπλότης |
| Strong's | G572 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G572-01
undivided sincerity
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, feminine, singular; abstract noun formed with -της indicating a quality or state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Undivided sincerity" reflects the root idea of singleness or simplicity (ἁπλ-) as an inner quality free from duplicity. The accusative feminine singular form denotes this abstract quality as a direct object without altering its essential meaning in English. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
generosity
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'undivided sincerity' is possible, but contextually 'generosity' better fits the sense here as referring to openhanded giving. |