Refiner Word Study semnos (G4586)
G4586  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σεμνός
semnos
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"august, venerable; honorable, reputable, Phil. 4:8; grave, serious, dignified, 1 Tim. 3:8, 11; Tit. 2:2*"

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Definition and meaning

What does semnos mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G4586
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

august, venerable; honorable, reputable, Phil. 4:8; grave, serious, dignified, 1 Tim. 3:8, 11; Tit. 2:2*

In the original Greek the word is written: σεμνός

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with semnos

These are the most notable occurrences of semnos (G4586) across the King James Bible.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Timothy 3:8

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

1 Timothy 3:11

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about semnos

What does semnos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4586 (semnos) is a Greek word that means: august, venerable; honorable, reputable, Phil. 4:8; grave, serious, dignified, 1 Tim. 3:8, 11; Tit. 2:2* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does semnos appear in the Bible?

The word semnos (G4586) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4586?

Strong's G4586 is semnos, a Greek word defined as: august, venerable; honorable, reputable, Phil. 4:8; grave, serious, dignified, 1 Tim. 3:8, 11; Tit. 2:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is semnos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

semnos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.