Definition
πρέπω
[in LXX: Psalm 93:5 (נָאָה pi.), etc. ;]
1. to be clearly seen.
2. to resemble.
3. to be fitting or becoming, to suit: with dative, Hebrews 7:26, 1 Timothy 2:10, Titus 2:1; impers., with dative, Ephesians 5:3; id. before inf., Hebrews 2:10; πρέπον ἐστίν, with dative of person(s) and inf., Matthew 3:15; with accusative and inf., 1 Corinthians 11:13 (see Bl., § 72, 5).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πρέπω:
- דּוּמִיָּהdu.miy.yah“silence”33%
- נָאָהna.ah“be lovely”33%
- נָאוֶהna.eh“lovely”33%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Matthew 3:15πρέπον · fitting“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
- 1 Corinthians 11:13πρέπον · properJudge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
- Ephesians 5:3πρέπει · is properBut among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.
- 1 Timothy 2:10πρέπει · is proper…but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
- Titus 2:1πρέπει · are consistent withBut as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
- Hebrews 2:10Ἔπρεπεν · it was fittingIn bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
- Hebrews 7:26ἔπρεπεν · befitsSuch a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.