Greek Word Study

The meaning of σεμνός

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

Definition

grave, honest. - venerable, i.e. honorable

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σεμνός

Phoneticsem-nos'
Transliterationsemnós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

grave, honest. - venerable, i.e. honorable

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Word: σεμνός (semnós)
1 Timothy 3:8

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Word: σεμνός (semnós)
1 Timothy 3:11

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

Word: σεμνός (semnós)
Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Word: σεμνός (semnós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
Book Distribution

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