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
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?