4586. semnos
Strong's Lexicon
semnos: Noble, honorable, dignified, worthy of respect

Original Word: σεμνός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: semnos
Pronunciation: sem-nos'
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-nos')
Definition: Noble, honorable, dignified, worthy of respect
Meaning: venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σέβομαι (sebomai), meaning "to revere" or "to worship."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "semnos," the concept of dignity and honor can be found in Hebrew words such as כָּבוֹד (kabod), meaning "glory" or "honor," and יָקָר (yaqar), meaning "precious" or "honorable."

Usage: The Greek adjective "semnos" conveys a sense of dignity and respectability. It is used to describe qualities or characteristics that are noble and worthy of honor. In the New Testament, it often refers to the demeanor or conduct of individuals, particularly those in leadership or those who are to be emulated by others. The term suggests a seriousness of purpose and a gravity that commands respect.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as honor and dignity were highly esteemed. The concept of "semnos" would have resonated with early Christian communities as they sought to live lives that were distinct from the surrounding pagan culture. The term reflects a call to live in a manner that is above reproach, embodying the values of the Kingdom of God in a way that is visible and commendable to others.

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4586 semnós (an adjective derived from 4576 /sébomai, "to revere, be in awe") – properly, what is august (dignified, has "gravitas"); weighty, deeply respected because viewed as majestic (having "gravity"); grave.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sebó
Definition
reverend, i.e. venerable, spec. serious
NASB Translation
dignified (2), honorable (1), men of dignity (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4586: σεμνός

σεμνός, σεμνή, σεμνόν (σέβω), from (Homer h. Cer., others), Aeschylus, Pindar down, august, venerable, reverend; to be venerated for character, honorable: of persons (A. V. grave), 1 Timothy 3:8, 11; Titus 2:2; of deeds, Philippians 4:8. (Cf. Trench, § xcii.; Schmidt, chapter 173, 5.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
grave, honest.

From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable -- grave, honest.

see GREEK sebomai

Forms and Transliterations
σεμνα σεμνά σεμναί σεμνας σεμνάς σεμνους σεμνούς semna semná semnas semnás semnous semnoús
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Englishman's Concordance
Philippians 4:8 Adj-NNP
GRK: ἀληθῆ ὅσα σεμνά ὅσα δίκαια
NAS: whatever is honorable, whatever
KJV: whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things
INT: true whatever honorable whatever right

1 Timothy 3:8 Adj-AMP
GRK: Διακόνους ὡσαύτως σεμνούς μὴ διλόγους
NAS: likewise [must be] men of dignity, not double-tongued,
KJV: [must] the deacons [be] grave, not
INT: Deacons in like manner dignified not double-tongued

1 Timothy 3:11 Adj-AFP
GRK: γυναῖκας ὡσαύτως σεμνάς μὴ διαβόλους
NAS: [must] likewise [be] dignified, not malicious gossips,
KJV: [must their] wives [be] grave, not
INT: Women in like manner dignified not slanderers

Titus 2:2 Adj-AMP
GRK: νηφαλίους εἶναι σεμνούς σώφρονας ὑγιαίνοντας
NAS: are to be temperate, dignified, sensible,
KJV: be sober, grave, temperate, sound
INT: sober to be dignified self-controlled sound

Strong's Greek 4586
4 Occurrences


σεμνά — 1 Occ.
σεμνάς — 1 Occ.
σεμνούς — 2 Occ.















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