Strong's Lexicon kosmios: Orderly, respectable, well-behaved Original Word: κόσμιος Word Origin: Derived from κόσμος (kosmos), meaning "order" or "world." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kosmios," the concept of orderliness and respectability can be related to Hebrew words like "תָּם" (tam), meaning "blameless" or "upright," and "יָשָׁר" (yashar), meaning "straight" or "upright." Usage: The Greek adjective "kosmios" conveys the idea of being orderly, respectable, or well-behaved. It is used to describe someone who conducts themselves in a manner that is fitting and appropriate, reflecting a sense of decorum and propriety. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the behavior expected of church leaders and believers, emphasizing the importance of living a life that is in harmony with Christian values and teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "kosmios" was highly valued, as it was associated with the ideal of living in harmony with the order of the universe. This idea was reflected in social conduct, where individuals were expected to behave in a manner that was fitting and proper within their community. For early Christians, adopting a "kosmios" lifestyle was a way to distinguish themselves from the surrounding pagan culture and to bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2887 kósmios (from 2889 /kósmos, "world"; see also the other adjectival form, 2886 /kosmikós) – literally, ordered (properly organized); hence, well-prepared (well-ordered). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kosmos Definition orderly NASB Translation proper (1), respectable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2887: κόσμιοςκόσμιος, κόσμον, of three term. in classical Greek, cf. WHs Appendix, p. 157; Winers Grammar, § 11, 1; (Buttmann, 25 (22f)) (κόσμος), well-arranged, seemly, modest: 1 Timothy 2:9 (WH marginal reading κοσμίως); of a man living with decorum, a well-ordered life, 1 Timothy 3:2. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Isocrates, Lysias, others) (Cf. Trench, § xcii.) STRONGS NT 2887a: κοσμίως [κοσμίως, adverb (decently), from κόσμιος, which see: 1 Timothy 2:9 WH marginal reading (Aristophanes, Isocrates, others.) From kosmos (in its primary sense); orderly, i.e. Decorous -- of good behaviour, modest. see GREEK kosmos Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 2:9 Adj-DFSGRK: ἐν καταστολῇ κοσμίῳ μετὰ αἰδοῦς NAS: themselves with proper clothing, KJV: themselves in modest apparel, with INT: in apparel seemly with modesty 1 Timothy 3:2 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 2887 |
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