σεμνός
semnos
“noble”
Definition
venerable, i.e. honorable
from G4576 (σέβομαι);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
G:A
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
σεμνός appears 4 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
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