πρέπω

prepōVerbG4241

be proper

From: apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or right)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to be clearly seen.
2.to resemble.
3.to be fitting or becoming, to suit
LXX Usage: (נָאָה pi.), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1
Ephesians
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:13
  • 1 Timothy 2:10
  • Ephesians 5:3
  • Hebrews 2:10
  • Hebrews 7:26

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.