Reference: Honest, Honesty
Hastings
In 2Es 16:49 'honest' has the meaning of 'chaste.' Elsewhere it means either 'honourable' or 'becoming.' For the meaning 'honourable' compare Ru 1:22 Cov. 'There was a kinsman also
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And Naomi returned; and Ruth, who was of Moab, her daughter-in-law, was with her, returning out of the fields of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.
Awake! Awake! Put on your strength, Zion; put on your beautiful robes, O Jerusalem, the holy city. For never again shall come to you uncircumcised and unclean ones.
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
Morish
These words in the N.T. are not confined to trustworthiness, as the words are now commonly understood; but extend to any honourable conduct. Lu 8:15; Ro 12:17; 2Co 8:21; 13:7; Php 4:8; 1Ti 2:2; Heb 13:18; 1Pe 2:12.
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But those on the good ground are the ones who, in an honest and good heart, having heard the Word, keep it and bring forth fruit with patience.
Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Finally, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think on these things.
aged men to be temperate, sensible, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience.
Pray for us; for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.