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singleness

Meaning of “singleness”

Sincerity and undivided purpose; freedom from duplicity.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 2:46

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “singleness”

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Acts 2:46
And 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,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 2:46 · retained source text

And they continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladnesse and singlenesse of heart,

1611 marginal noteOr, at home.

Ephesians 6:5
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:5 · retained source text

Seruants, bee obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with feare and trembling, in singlenesse of your heart, as vnto Christ:

Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 3:22 · retained source text

Seruants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh: not with eye seruice as men pleasers, but in singlenesse of heart, fearing God:

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Historical definitions

The state of being one or undivided; simplicity, sincerity, or purity of purpose; freedom from duplicity.

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