What does kosmios mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2887

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

decorous, respectable, well-ordered, 1 Tim. 2:9; 3:2*

In the original Greek the word is written: κόσμιος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with kosmios

These are the most notable occurrences of kosmios (G2887) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 2:9

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest 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 good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kosmios

What does kosmios mean in Greek?

Strong's G2887 (kosmios) is a Greek word that means: decorous, respectable, well-ordered, 1 Tim. 2:9; 3:2* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kosmios appear in the Bible?

The word kosmios (G2887) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2887?

Strong's G2887 is kosmios, a Greek word defined as: decorous, respectable, well-ordered, 1 Tim. 2:9; 3:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kosmios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kosmios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.