The meaning of “κοσμέω”
Understanding kosméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adorn, garnish, trim. - to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively) - specially, to snuff (a wick)
κοσμέω
adorn, garnish, trim. - to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively) - specially, to snuff (a wick)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:29 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,” Word: κοσμέω (kosméō) | |
| Luke 21:5 | “And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,” Word: κοσμέω (kosméō) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:9 | “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” Word: κοσμέω (kosméō) | |
| Titus 2:10 | “Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” Word: κοσμέω (kosméō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:5 | “For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:” Word: κοσμέω (kosméō) |