{First pure} (pr(9374)on men hagn(885c)). First in rank and time.
Hagnos is from the same root as hagios (holy), old adjective,
pure from fault, not half-good and half-bad, like that above.
{Then peaceable} (epeita eir(886e)ik(885c)). Old adjective from eir(886e)(885c)
(peace), loving peace here, bringing peace in Heb 12:11 (only
N.T. examples). But clearly great as peace is, purity
(righteousness) comes before peace and peace at any price is not
worth the having. Hence Jesus spurned the devil's peace of
surrender. {Gentle} (epieik(8873)). Old adjective (from eikos,
reasonable, fair), equitable ( Php 4:5 1Pe 2:18 ). No English
word renders it clearly. {Easy to be entreated} (eupeith(8873)).
Old adjective (eu, peithomai), compliant, approachable. Only
here in N.T. {Mercy} (eleous). Practical help ( 2:13,16 ).
{Good fruits} (karp(936e) agath(936e)). Kaloi karpoi in Mt 7:17f .
Good deeds the fruit of righteousness ( Php 1:11 ). {Without
variance} (adiakritos). Late verbal adjective (from alpha
privative and diakrin(935c), to distinguish). "Unhesitating," not
doubting (diakrinomenos) like the man in 1:6 . Here only in
N.T. This wisdom does not put a premium on doubt. {Without
hypocrisy} (anupokritos). Late and rare verbal adjective (alpha
privative and hupokrin(935c)). Not hypocritical, sincere, unfeigned
( Ro 12:9 ).
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