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The meaning of κόσμιος

Understanding kósmios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of good behaviour, modest. - orderly, i.e. decorous

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
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