Strong's Lexicon semnotés: Dignity, Reverence, Seriousness Original Word: σεμνότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective σεμνός (semnos), meaning "venerable" or "honorable." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "semnotés," the concept of dignity and reverence can be related to Hebrew terms such as כָּבוֹד (kabod), meaning "glory" or "honor," which reflects a similar sense of respect and esteem. Usage: The term "semnotés" conveys a sense of dignity, seriousness, and reverence. It is used to describe a quality of character that is worthy of respect and honor. In the New Testament, it often refers to the demeanor and conduct expected of believers, particularly those in leadership positions, emphasizing a life that reflects the gravity and respectability befitting a follower of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, dignity and honor were highly valued traits, often associated with social status and public reputation. The early Christian community adopted and redefined these values, emphasizing inner character and godliness over external appearances. "Semnotés" thus became a hallmark of Christian maturity and leadership, reflecting a life transformed by the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4587 semnótēs – properly, gravity ("gravitas"), referring to what has real weight (dignity); hence, veneration for what is worthy of respect (personal admiration). See 4586 (semnos). This root (semno-) refers to what deserves due reverence; it has a "sense of gravity and dignity, that invites reverence" (R. Trench). 4587 /semnótēs ("dignity because weighty") refers to what is august (venerable, time-honored), i.e. "solemnly respectable." 4587 (semnótēs) reflects what has been transformed by God and exhibits "moral and spiritual gravity (gravitas)" – like what attends a deep, godly character. This sense of dignity also invites reverence from others, who should likewise exalt what is noble (morally-elevated). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom semnos Definition seriousness NASB Translation dignified (1), dignity (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4587: σεμνότηςσεμνότης, σεμνητος, ἡ (σεμνός), that characteristic of a person or a thing which entitles to reverence or respect, dignity, gravity, majesty, sanctity: ἡ τοῦ ἱεροῦ σεμνότης, 2 Macc. 3:12; in an ethical sense, gravity (so R. V. uniformly (cf. Trench, p. 347)), honor, probity, purity: 1 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:4; Titus 2:7. (Euripides, Plato, Demosthenes, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gravity, honesty. From semnos; venerableness, i.e. Probity -- gravity, honesty. see GREEK semnos Forms and Transliterations σεμνοτητα σεμνότητα σεμνοτητι σεμνότητι σεμνοτητος σεμνότητος σεραφείμ semnoteta semnotēta semnóteta semnótēta semnoteti semnotēti semnóteti semnótēti semnotetos semnotētos semnótetos semnótētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 2:2 N-DFSGRK: εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι NAS: in all godliness and dignity. KJV: godliness and honesty. INT: godliness and dignity 1 Timothy 3:4 N-GFS Titus 2:7 N-AFS Strong's Greek 4587 |
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