Word Study

The meaning of κόσμος

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

G2889
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

κόσμος

Phonetickos'-mos
Transliterationkósmos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from the base of κομίζω adorning, world. - orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration - by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

152 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Acts 17:24

God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Galatians 6:14

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

2 Peter 2:20

For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
152x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew9
Mark3
Luke3
John58
Acts1
Romans9
1 Corinthians17
2 Corinthians3
Galatians2
Ephesians3
Philippians1
Colossians3
1 Timothy3
Hebrews5
James4
1 Peter3
2 Peter4
1 John17
2 John1
Revelation3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'κόσμος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 16:26?