Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κόσμιος”
Understanding kósmios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of good behaviour, modest. - orderly, i.e. decorous
G2887
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κόσμιος
Phonetickos'-mee-os
Transliterationkósmios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of good behaviour, modest. - orderly, i.e. decorous
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: κόσμιος (kósmios) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:2 | “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;” Word: κόσμιος (kósmios) |