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πρέπω G4241

G4241 is the Greek word πρέπω, transliterated prépō. The King James Version most often renders it becometh.

Word: πρέπωTransliteration: prépōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

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).

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

becometh 3×became 2×comely 1×become 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: become, comely.

Verses using πρέπω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 3:15 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

1 Corinthians 11:13 · KJV

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

Ephesians 5:3 · KJV

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

1 Timothy 2:10 · KJV

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Titus 2:1 · KJV

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Hebrews 2:10 · KJV

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews 7:26 · KJV

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4241 mean?

G4241 is the Greek word πρέπω (prépō), meaning 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).

How is G4241 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it becometh (3 times), became (2 times), comely (1 time), become (1 time).

How many times does G4241 appear in the Bible?

πρέπω (prépō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4241 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.

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