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σεμνός

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greekNew TestamentAdjective4 occurrences3 books4 verses

Definition

σεμνός, -ή, -όν

(σέβομαι), [in LXX: Proverbs 6:8; 8:6; 15:26, 2Ma.6.11 2Mac.6.28 2Mac.8.15, 4Ma.5.36 4Mac.7.15 4Mac.17.5 * ;]

1. reverend, august, venerable, in cl. of the gods and also of human beings.

2. grave, serious; of persons: 1 Timothy 3:8; 3:11, Titus 2:2; of things: Philippians 4:8 (see Tr., Syn., § xcii; Cremer, 37; MM, xxii).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Philippians 4:8σεμνά · [is] honorable
    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  2. 1 Timothy 3:8σεμνούς · [must be] dignified
    Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:11σεμνάς · [must be] dignified
    In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
  4. Titus 2:2σεμνούς · dignified
    Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.