Strong's Lexicon kosmikos: Worldly, earthly Original Word: κοσμικός Word Origin: Derived from κόσμος (kosmos), meaning "world" or "order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kosmikos," the concept can be related to terms like עוֹלָם (olam), which refers to the world or age, and חוֹל (chol), meaning profane or common, as opposed to holy. Usage: The term "kosmikos" is used to describe that which pertains to the world or the present earthly life. It often carries a connotation of being secular or temporal, in contrast to the spiritual or eternal. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the distinction between the values and pursuits of the world and those of the Kingdom of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "kosmos" was associated with order and the universe. The term "kosmikos" would have been understood as relating to the physical and temporal aspects of life, as opposed to the spiritual or divine. In the early Christian context, this distinction was crucial as believers were called to live in the world but not be of the world, maintaining a focus on eternal values. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2886 kosmikós (from 2889 /kósmos, "world") – worldly, earthly (belonging to the world). See 2889 (kosmos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kosmos Definition pertaining to the world NASB Translation earthly (1), worldly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2886: κοσμικόςκοσμικός, κοσμικη, κοσμικόν (κόσμος), of or belonging to the world (Vulg.saecularis); i. e.: 1. relating to the universe: τοὐρανοῦ τοῦδε καί τῶν κοσμικων πάντων, Aristotle, phys. 2, 4, p. 196{a}, 25; opposed to ἀνθρώπινος, Lucian, paras. 11; κοσμικη διάταξις, Plutarch, consol. ad Apoll c. 34, p. 119 e. 2. earthly: τό ἅγιον κοσμικόν (its) earthly sanctuary (R. V. of this world), Hebrews 9:1. 3. worldly, i. e. having the character of this (present) corrupt age: αἱ κοσμικαι ἐπιθυμίαι, Titus 2:12; (so also in ecclesiastical writings). From kosmos (in its secondary sense); terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or figuratively (corrupt) -- worldly. see GREEK kosmos Englishman's Concordance Titus 2:12 Adj-AFPGRK: καὶ τὰς κοσμικὰς ἐπιθυμίας σωφρόνως NAS: ungodliness and worldly desires KJV: and worldly lusts, INT: and the worldly desires discreetly Hebrews 9:1 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 2886 |
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