ἁπλῶς
Bountifully;
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What does ἁπλῶς (haplōs) mean in the Bible?
ἁπλῶς (haplōs) is a Greek word meaning "bountifully;". ἁπλῶς adv.
Meaning
Singleness of mind expressing itself in generous, straightforward action without ulterior motive
adv. (ἁπλοῦς), [in LXX: Pro.10:9 (תֹּם), Wis.16:27, 2Ma.6:6 * ;] simply, sincerely, graciously: Jas.1:5. ("Later writers comprehend under the one word the whole magnanimous and honourable type of character in which ... singleness of mind is the central feature "-Hort, Ja., l.with)
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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