Kósmios — G2887

Definition

adjective

orderly, i.e. decorous

1. STRONGS NT 2887a

Usually translated as

modest, of good behaviour

Origin

from G2889 (in its primary sense)

• kósmos (G2889)

Occurrences

Kósmios occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (2)

• 1 Timothy 2:9 — In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest (κοσμίῳ) apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
• 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of (κόσμιον) good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;