Semnótēs — G4587

Definition

feminine noun

venerableness, i.e. probity

1. in an ethical sense, gravity (so R. V. uniformly ), honor, probity, purity

Usually translated as

gravity, honesty

Origin

from G4586

• semnós (G4586)

Occurrences

Semnótēs occurs 3 times in the King James.

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

• 1 Timothy 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty (σεμνότητι).
• 1 Timothy 3:4 — One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity (σεμνότητος);
• Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity (σεμνότητα), sincerity,