Greek · G2886 · unreviewed

κοσμικός

Terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt)

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κοσμικός G2886
Pronunciation kosmikós

What does κοσμικός (kosmikós) mean in the Bible?

κοσμικός (kosmikós) is a Greek word meaning "terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt)". κοσμικός, -ή, -όν (κόσμος) __1.

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Meaning

terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt)
Extended definition

Worldly desires or systems opposed to God's kingdom; earthly orientation rather than heavenly.

(κόσμος)

1pertaining to the world or universe.
2of this world, earthly. Heb.9:1.
3In ethical sense, worldly: ἐπιθυμίαι, Tit.2:12.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Titus 2:12
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Heb 9:1
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