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σεμνός

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
σεμνός, ή, όν
Greek transliteration: 
semnos
Simplified transliteration: 
semnos
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4586
GK Number: 
4948
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
4
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
a-1a(2a)
Gloss: 
worthy of respect, noble
Definition: 
august, venerable; honorable, reputable, Phil. 4:8; grave, serious, dignified, 1 Tim. 3:8, 11; Tit. 2:2*

Greek-English Concordance for σεμνός

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable (semna | σεμνά | nom pl neut), whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, likewise, must be dignified (semnous | σεμνούς | acc pl masc), not gossips, not addicted to wine, not greedy for gain,
1 Timothy 3:11 Wives likewise must be dignified (semnas | σεμνάς | acc pl fem), not slanderers, clear-minded, faithful in all things.
Titus 2:2 Older men should be clear-minded, dignified (semnous | σεμνούς | acc pl masc), self-controlled, healthy in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.