Greek · G2887 · unreviewed

κόσμιος

Respectable

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κόσμιος G2887
Pronunciation kósmios

What does κόσμιος (kósmios) mean in the Bible?

κόσμιος (kósmios) is a Greek word meaning "respectable". κόσμιος, -ον (in cl.

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Meaning

respectable
Extended definition

Respectable through outward orderliness and decorum; modest comportment reflecting inner character in community standing

(κόσμος), [in LXX: Ecc.12:9 (תָּקַן)* ;] orderly, decent, modest: 1Ti.2:9 (WH, mg., -ίως, which see) 1Ti.3:2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 2:9
Accusative · Singular · Masculine 1 Tim 3:2
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