κοσμέω

kosmeōVerbG2885

to arrange

From: from G2889 (κόσμος);

Short Definition

to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to order, arrange, prepare (in Hom. esp. of marshalling armies)
2.to adorn, furnish
LXX Usage: for עָדָה, תָּקַן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Luke
2
Revelation
2
1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:5
  • Luke 11:25
  • Matthew 12:44
  • Matthew 25:7
  • Revelation 21:19

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