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σεμνός G4586
G4586 is the Greek word σεμνός, transliterated semnós. The King James Version most often renders it grave.
What it means
venerable, i.e. honorable.
Where it comes from
from G4576 (σέβομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: grave, honest.
Verses using σεμνός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Philippians 4:8 · KJV
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 · KJV
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
1 Timothy 3:11 · KJV
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Titus 2:2 · KJV
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4586 mean?
G4586 is the Greek word σεμνός (semnós), meaning venerable, i.e. honorable.
How is G4586 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it grave (3 times), honest (1 time).
How many times does G4586 appear in the Bible?
σεμνός (semnós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4586 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4576 (σέβομαι).
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